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STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN

EXPRESSION
LESSON : PARALLEL STRUCTURE
WHAT IS PARALLEL STRUCTURE?

Parallel structure or parallelism is the rule that words or phrases


in a series should be in the same from.

 Katniss likes to run, hunt, and hike.

To fix an error in parallel structure, the writer must put all the
words or phrases in a series in the same form. Here are some
examples of errors in parallel structure and how these errors
can be fixed.
COMMON ERRORS

 Incorrect: Marisa stopped at the grocery store, the bank, and ran to the library
 Correct: Marissa stopped at the grocery store, the bank, and the library.

 Incorrect: This weekend I have to write an essay, do a book report, and a lab.
 Correct: This weekend I have to write an essay, do a book report, and complete a lab.

 Incorrect: Attaining a college degree is neither cheap nor will it be easy.


 Correct: Attaining a college degree is neither cheap nor easy.
HOW TO IDENTIFY IF A SENTENCE
CONSITUTES A SERIES?
1. Series exist in sentences that use coordinating conjunctions, the acronym
FANBOYS.

 We need to buy peaches, strawberries, and melons from the farmer’s market
 Sally’s cat is fat, but he is feisty.
 I don’t know where he went, or when he will be back.
 I will not go to the store nor will I make you a pie.
2. PARALLELISM WITH CORRELATIVE CONJUNCTIONS.

Parallel structure must take place in sentence with correlative conjunctions. Correlative
conjunctions are like coordinating conjunctions because they link words, phrases and
clauses in a series. However, correlative conjunctions consist of two words paired
together. Some common correlative conjunctions are: not only… but also,
neither/either… or, whether… or, as many as.

 Not only was she tired, but she was also sick to her stomach.
 Neither snow nor rain can keep me from you.
 I do not know whether the recipe calls for baking soda or baking powder.
3. PARALLELISM WITH COMPARISONS

When making comparisons, a sentence must be parallel. Here are some examples of
sentences with comparisons that have correct parallel structure.

 I would rather take the train than take the bus.


 Sam’s car is faster than Alex’s car.
 Strawberries are just as tasty as blueberries.
 The Harry Potter series is just as good as The Hunger Games series.
PRACTICE: PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES FOR ERRORS IN PARALLEL STRUCTURE.
CORRECT THE SENTENCE BY REWRITING IT. NOT ALL SENTENCES ARE INCORRECT. ANSWERS MAY
VARY.

 1. My dog is not only friendly but he is also playful.


 2. We can go to the park or out dancing.
 3. Jeremy likes to read historical, realistic and speculative fiction.
 4. Tell Michael I said he can either do homework now or later.
 5. Buying a car is not a decision to take lightly nor be careless about.
 6. Tyler is for the legalization not criminalization of marijuana.
 7. Sally needs a new stove, dishwasher and knives for her kitchen.
 8. My first grade teacher taught me how to write, how to read and play tic-tac-toe.
 9. She will not admit it nor will she be apologizing.
 10. The whole wheat pasta is better than enriched wheat pasta.
TOEFL PRACTICE

BOOK PAGE 159.


EXERCISE 27

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