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Parallel Structure

Learning Objective:
Write sentences that
use parallelism
effectively.
Learning Objective

 Students
will understand, recognize and write
sentences that contain parallel structure.
Yes, copy the examples.

Understanding Parallel Structure


 Parallel structure (also called parallelism) is the repetition
of a grammatical form within a sentence.
– By making each compared item or idea in your sentence follow the
same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction.

 Example
– Not Parallel:
– Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo, and to take afternoon naps.
– Parallel:
– Ellen likes hiking, attending the rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
OR
- Ellen likes to hike, attend the rodeo, and take afternoon naps.
Yes, copy the examples

Using Parallel Structure

 With Coordinating Conjunctions


– When you connect two or more clauses or phrases with a
coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so), use
parallel structure.

 Example
 Not Parallel: My best friend took me dancing and to a
show.
 Parallel: My best friend took me to a dance and a
show.
Yes, copy the examples

Using Parallel Structure

 Use parallel structure with Correlative Conjunctions


– When you connect two clauses or phrases with a correlative
conjunction (not only…but also, either…or, neither…nor, if…
then, etc.), use parallel structure.

– Example
– Not Parallel:
– My dog not only likes to play fetch, but also chase cars.
– Parallel:
– My dog not only likes to play fetch, but he also likes to chase cars.
OR
- My dog likes not only to play fetch, but also to chase cars.
Yes, copy the examples

Using Parallel Structure

 With Phrases or Clauses of Comparison


– When you connect two clauses or phrases with a word of
comparison, such as than or as, use parallel structure.

– Example
Not Parallel: I would rather pay for my education than
be getting financial aid.
Parallel: I would rather pay for my education than
receive financial aid.
Using Parallel Structure

 With Lists
 When you are comparing items in a list, use
parallel structure.
– Example
– Not Parallel: John Taylor needed to go to the
store to get milk, and he also had to buy eggs,
and he was going to get oranges too.
– Parallel: John Taylor needed to go to the store to
get milk, eggs, and oranges.
Mini – Quiz: Write the sentence
that contains parallelism
1.
a. Cynthia has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant
personality.
b. Cynthia has wit, charm, and personality.
2.
a. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and
a wise friend.
b. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and
friend.
3.
a. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was
embarrassing.
b. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

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