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Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

The document discusses the importance of using parallel structure in writing. Elements that serve the same grammatical function should be constructed in the same way to promote economy, clarity, equality, and delight. It provides five rules for using parallel structure, such as with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions, in lists or series, being compared, joined by a linking verb, or joined by a correlative conjunction.

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Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

The document discusses the importance of using parallel structure in writing. Elements that serve the same grammatical function should be constructed in the same way to promote economy, clarity, equality, and delight. It provides five rules for using parallel structure, such as with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions, in lists or series, being compared, joined by a linking verb, or joined by a correlative conjunction.

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Usage - Parallel Structure

Sentence elements that are alike in function should also be alike in construction.
These elements should be in the same grammatical form so that they are
parallel.
Using parallel structure in your writing will help with
1) economy

2) clarity

3) equality

4) delight.

Here are five parallelism rules.


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

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

3. Use parallel structure with elements being compared.

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


being.

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

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