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    The document discusses the grammatical concept of parallelism, which refers to a balance in structure across similar phrases, clauses, or elements in a sentence. It provides examples to illustrate parallel versus non-parallel constructions and gives tips for ensuring parallel structure when using conjunctions, correlative conjunctions, comparisons, and lists.

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    1) James like fast food, while Mary liked

    conventional food.

    2) He wanted to have a new house to live in,


    and a new car for driving

    3) He comes, he saw and he conquered.


    In grammar, parallelism, also known
    as parallel structure or parallel construction,
    is a balance within one or more sentences of
    similar phrases or clauses that have the
    same grammatical structure. The application
    of parallelism affects readability and may
    make texts easier to process.
    • Lacking parallelism"She likes cooking, jogging, and to
    read.“
    • Parallel"She likes cooking, jogging, and reading.“
    • "She likes to cook, jog, and read."
    • Lacking parallelism"He likes baseball and running.“
    • Parallel"He likes playing baseball and running.""He
    likes to play baseball and to run."
    • Lacking parallelism"The dog ran across the yard,
    jumped over the fence, and sprinted away.“
    • Parallel"The dog ran across the yard, jumped over the
    fence, and sprinted down the alley."
    • 1.When you connect two or more clauses or
    phrases with a conjunction (for, and, nor,
    but,etc) 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.
    2.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: Sam wants both as satisfying job and
    that pays well.
    Parallel: Sam wants both a satisfying and a well
    paying job.
    • 3.Observe parallel structure of sentences
    while comparing elements.
    Example:
    Not Parallel: I like to read books over watching
    movies.
    Parallel: I like reading books over watching
    movies.
    • 4. Observe parallel structure when elements
    are in a list.
    Example:
    Not Parallel:Traditional societies believed the
    king to be a religious, a political, a social and
    head of the military forces.
    Parallel: Traditional societies believed the
    king to be a religious, political, social and a
    military head.
    • 5.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 financial aid.
    Parallel: I would rather pay for my education
    than receive financial aid.
    • QUIZ TIME!
    1.Choose the sentence that has parallel
    structure.
    A. I wondered whether to make an outline first
    or I should write the rough draft.
    B. I wondered whether to make an outline first
    or to write the rough draft.
    C. I wondered whether to make an outline first
    or writing rough draft.
    D. I wondered whether to make an outline first
    or that I should write a rough draft.
    • 2.Choose the sentence that has parallel structure.
    A. The teacher came into the room, he
    paused before the class, and began the lesson.
    B. The teacher came into the room, he
    paused before the class, and he began the
    lesson.
    C. The teacher came into the room, he
    paused before the class, and decided to begin
    the lesson.
    D. The teacher came into the room, he
    paused before the class, and beginning the
    lesson
    • 3.Choose the correct words to make the
    sentence parallel.
    Rebecca was not only my boss but also
    ______.
    A. is my friend
    B. says she is my friend
    C. friendly
    D. my friend

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