Parallel Structures

What is a parallel structure?

• Sentences that are next to each other.

• Use the same grammatical form for two or more similar ideas.

Which sentence has a correct parallel structure?

• His online dating profile says he loves penguins, walking in the moonlight, and when he finds money he forgot he had.

• His online dating profile says he loves watching penguins, walking in the moonlight, and finding money he forgot he had.

Which sentence has a correct parallel structure?

• Going to the movies is more fun than to rent video at home.

• Going to the movies is more fun than renting videos at home.

Choose word or phrase that gives the sentence correct parallel structure.

Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and _________________ .

• a game of cards.

• to play cards.

• playing a game of cards.

When the weather outside is cold and ______________, I like to be indoors.

• starting to get windy

• windy

• getting windy

Does this sentence has correct parallel structure?

James enjoy reading more than writing.

• correct

• incorrect

Does this sentence has correct parallel structure?

James enjoys reading more than to write.

• correct

• incorrect