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Examples Parallel Structure

The document explains the importance of using parallel structure in writing, providing examples of incorrect and correct usage. It covers various scenarios such as lists, correlative conjunctions, comparisons, linking verbs, and coordinating conjunctions. The aim is to enhance clarity and coherence in sentences.

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Examples Parallel Structure

The document explains the importance of using parallel structure in writing, providing examples of incorrect and correct usage. It covers various scenarios such as lists, correlative conjunctions, comparisons, linking verbs, and coordinating conjunctions. The aim is to enhance clarity and coherence in sentences.

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PARALLEL STRUCTURE

1. Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.

• Incorrect: Tonight, I will do my homework and watching TV.

• Correct: Tonight, I will do my homework and watch TV.

2. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a correlative conjunction.


s.com

• Incorrect: She not only is a novelist but also a poet.

• Correct: She is not only a novelist but also a poet.

• Correct: She not only is a novelist but also is a poet.

3. Use parallel structure with elements being compared. (A is more than /


better than B)

• Incorrect: I love singing more than to draw.

• Correct: I love singing more than drawing.

4. Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking verb or a verb of


being.

• Incorrect: To love is losing control.


• Correct: To love is to lose control.

5. Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions.

• Incorrect: Your company and what its partner is are excellent.

• Correct: Your company and its partner are excellent

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