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Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

The document discusses the importance of parallel structure in writing, explaining that it enhances clarity and balance in sentences. It provides examples of both non-parallel and parallel constructions, highlighting the use of coordinating and correlative conjunctions, as well as phrases of comparison and lists. Additionally, it offers tips for revising sentences to achieve parallel structure.

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Mastering Parallel Structure in Writing

The document discusses the importance of parallel structure in writing, explaining that it enhances clarity and balance in sentences. It provides examples of both non-parallel and parallel constructions, highlighting the use of coordinating and correlative conjunctions, as well as phrases of comparison and lists. Additionally, it offers tips for revising sentences to achieve parallel structure.

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At the end of the 40 minutes discussion, at

least 75% of the students are expected to:

1. Identify parallel structure used in the


sentence/statement;
2. Use parallel structures to complete a sentence.
• is an adjective that means being everywhere
equidistant

equidistant
- is when phrases in a sentence have
similar or the same grammatical
structure.
- provides a phrase with balance and
clarity
“It is better to give than receiving." Or
"It is better to give than to receive."

"Simple is beauty." Or
"Simplicity is beauty."
Example:
Not Parallel: Ellen likes hiking, the rodeo,
and to take afternoon naps.

Parallel: Ellen likes hiking, attending the


rodeo, and taking afternoon naps.
1. 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.
1. With coordinating conjunctions
Example:
Not Parallel: My sister enjoys hiking and to
swim.

Parallel: My sister enjoys hiking and


swimming.
2. 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.
2. With Correlative Conjunctions.
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.
3. 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.
3. With Phrases or Clauses of Comparison.
Example:
Not Parallel: She is more interested in art than to
write.

Parallel: She is more interested in art than in


writing.
4. With Lists.
• When you are comparing items in a list, use
parallel structure.
4. With Lists.
Example:
Not Parallel: For my vacation, I want to relax on
the beach, hiking in the mountains, and to visit
museums.

Parallel: For my vacation, I want to relax on the


beach, hike in the mountains, and visit museums.
Some helpful hints on how to revise sentences
for parallel structure:
1) Figure out what parts of the sentence are being
compared.
2) Decide whether they are parallel, arranged or
constructed in the same way.
3) If they are not, make them parallel by making
the grammatical construction the same in each part.

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