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Parallelism

Here are the corrections to the faulty parallelism in the sentences: 1. Disagreements were not only apparent between clergy and scientists, but also between various elements of the church as well. 2. People adopt roles in life which make them most comfortable or will benefit them the most. 3. Not only was our black Snowball like a baby but also very much like a dog. 4. It is necessary that we tighten our belts and try to control our spending. 5. Part of the scene is not only concerned with the present situation but also prepares for the important scene that follows. 6. We are told that we should eat more protein, less fat, and exercise regularly.

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Parallelism

Here are the corrections to the faulty parallelism in the sentences: 1. Disagreements were not only apparent between clergy and scientists, but also between various elements of the church as well. 2. People adopt roles in life which make them most comfortable or will benefit them the most. 3. Not only was our black Snowball like a baby but also very much like a dog. 4. It is necessary that we tighten our belts and try to control our spending. 5. Part of the scene is not only concerned with the present situation but also prepares for the important scene that follows. 6. We are told that we should eat more protein, less fat, and exercise regularly.

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1 Learning a new language as an adult is more difficult than to learn one as a child.

2 Every morning, I run two miles, walk one mile, and half a mile on the bike.

3 There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

4 Many college students have the same goals: playing hard, doing well in classes, and a
job after graduation.

5 The man walked down the street, stopped at a shop window, and was fixing his tie.

6 The chef chopped the parsley, peeled the tomatoes and cut the zucchini into cubes.

7 People often try to avoid eye contact with others, whether riding on a bus, strolling
through a shopping mall, or when they are in line at a supermarket.

8 When trying to impress a prospective employer, people should pay attention to their
clothing, their posture, and that they don’t use too much slang.

9 Critics argue that the television show trivializes violence, glamorizes drug use and
premarital sex.

10 The bedroom was filled with old newspapers and radios that don’t work.
A. Correct the faulty parallelism in the following sentences:

1. Disagreements were not only apparent between clergy and scientists, but between
various elements of the church as well.
Answer:

2. People adopt roles in life which they are most comfortable with, or will benefit them the
most.
Answer:

3. Not only was our black Snowball like a baby but also very much like a dog.
Answer:

4. It is necessary that we tighten our belts and to try to control our spending.
Answer:

5. Part of the scene is not only concerned with the present situation but also prepares the
way for the important scene that follows.
Answer:

6. We are told that we should eat more protein, less fat, and exercise regularly.
Answer:

7. The elderly are an important part of our society, and our own lives.
Answer:

8. He says that when he grows up he wants to be a teacher, a homeowner, and travel.


Answer:

9. A pet not only gives an elderly person something to care for, but also a sense of
usefulness.
Answer:

10. Soldiers have to cope with obsolete or too few pieces of new equipment.
Answer:

To walk is better than dancing.


To walk is better than to dance.

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