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Parallel Structure

Parallel structure is used to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. It can occur at the word, phrase, or clause level. Examples are provided of parallel and non-parallel structure using words, phrases, and clauses. It is important to maintain consistent structure, whether using words, phrases, or clauses, to demonstrate parallel ideas.

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Parallel Structure

Parallel structure is used to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. It can occur at the word, phrase, or clause level. Examples are provided of parallel and non-parallel structure using words, phrases, and clauses. It is important to maintain consistent structure, whether using words, phrases, or clauses, to demonstrate parallel ideas.

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Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure means using the same pattern


of words to show that two or more ideas have the
same level of importance. This can happen at
three levels:

Word

Phrase

Clause
Words and Phrases
Incorrect:

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to


ride a bicycle.

Correct:

Mary likes hiking, swimming, and


riding a bicycle.
More Examples: Words &
Phrases
Incorrect:

The production manager was asked to


write his report quickly, accurately, and
in a detailed manner.

Correct:
The production manager was asked to write
his report quickly, accurately, and
thoroughly.
Examples continued:
Incorrect:

Angry ants, munched the marshmallows,


crumbling coffeecake, and sipping syrup,
headed off across the countertop.

Correct:
Angry ants, munching marshmallows, crumbling
coffeecake, and sipping syrup, headed off across
the countertop.
Clauses
Parallel structure that begins with clauses must
continue on with clauses.
Incorrect:
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of
sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do
some warm-up exercises before the game.
Correct:
The coach told the players that they should get a lot
of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that
they should do some warm-up exercises before the
game
Lists after a colon
Incorrect:

The dictionary can be used for these purposes:


to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct
spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.

Correct:
The dictionary can be used for these purposes:
to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct
spellings, and irregular verbs.
The End

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