Parallel Sentence Construction

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What is parallel sentence construction?

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Parallel sentence construction is the use of similar grammatical structures in a series of phrases or clauses to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Why is parallelism important in writing?

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Parallelism enhances readability, emphasizes ideas, and creates rhythm in writing, making it more engaging for the reader.

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Identify the parallel structure in this sentence: 'She likes reading, writing, and to jog.'

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The sentence is not parallel. It should be: 'She likes reading, writing, and jogging.'

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What is an example of a parallel sentence?

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An example of a parallel sentence is: 'The dog barked, the cat meowed, and the bird chirped.'

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True or False: 'He enjoys swimming, biking, and to run.' is a parallel sentence.

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False. It should be: 'He enjoys swimming, biking, and running.'

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What is the effect of using parallel structure in a list?

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Using parallel structure in a list makes the items easier to read and understand, and it creates a sense of cohesion.

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Which of the following is parallel? 'I like to swim, to bike, and running.' or 'I like to swim, to bike, and to run.'

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'I like to swim, to bike, and to run.' is parallel.

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What is the rule for creating parallel structures in sentences?

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The rule is to ensure that all elements in a series or list share the same grammatical form.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'The teacher asked the students to read, to write, and completing their homework.'

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The error is in the last item. It should be: 'The teacher asked the students to read, to write, and to complete their homework.'

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What is an example of a non-parallel sentence?

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An example of a non-parallel sentence is: 'The committee will discuss the budget, the new policy, and how to improve efficiency.'