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When you write in parallel structure, you use the same pattern of words (whether they be words, phrases, or clauses) to show that two items are equally important.
When you write in parallel structure, you use the same pattern of words (whether they be words, phrases, or clauses) to show that two items are equally important.
Parallel structure is oftentimes referred to as parallelism.
Parallel structure is oftentimes referred to as parallelism.
Using Gerunds
Using Gerunds
A gerund is the –ing form of a word that is traditionally used as a verb.
Example sentence using parallel structure:
Sara likes running, fishing, and hiking.
This sentence is in parallel structure because all of the verbs are in the same tense.
Using Infinitive Phrases
Using Infinitive Phrases
An infinitive phrase is when you place the word “to” in front of the verb.
Example sentence using parallel structure:
Sara likes to run, fish, and jump.
Sara likes to run, to fish, and to jump.
Ways to establish parallel structure
Ways to establish parallel structure
In Parallel Structure:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy studied his notes, completed his homework, and read from the textbook every night.
Original Sentences:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy studied his notes every night.
He also completed his homework every night.
He read from the textbook every night.
Now Separate the Parts
Now Separate the Parts
In Parallel Structure:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy studied his notes, completed his homework, and read from the textbook every night.
Broken down:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy...
studied his notes ✅
completed his homework✅
read from the textbook✅
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Out of Parallel Structure:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy studied his notes, completed his homework, and was reading from the textbook every night.
Broken down:
Trying to do his best in school, the boy...
studied his notes ✅
completed his homework✅
was reading from the textbook❌
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