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Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure. What is it?. Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words Example : Mary likes hik ing , swimm ing , and bicycl ing . Non-Example : Mary likes hik ing , swimm ing, and to bike . Where is it?. Parallel structure problems are often found in: Lists

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Parallel Structure

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  1. Parallel Structure

  2. What is it? • Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words • Example: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling. • Non-Example: Mary likes hiking, swimming,and to bike.

  3. Where is it? • Parallel structure problems are often found in: • Lists • Conjunctions • Comparisons • Modifiers

  4. Parallel Structure: Lists Check the verbs • WRONG: When Odysseus is out at see, he kills the Cyclops, fights sea monsters, and Circe keeps him in her home for a year. • RIGHT: When Odysseus is out at see, he kills the Cyclops, fights sea monsters, and stays in Circe’s home for a year.

  5. Parallel Structure: Conjunctions Check the verbs • WRONG: During the war, Ishmael has to choose between joining the army to protect himself or to fight for the rebels. • RIGHT: During the war, Ishmael has to choose between joining the army to protect himself or fightingfor the rebels.

  6. Parallel Structure: Comparisons Check the verbs • WRONG: Not only is Penelope loyalto Odysseus, but she also caresabout her son. • RIGHT: Not only is Penelope loyalto Odysseus, but she also is caring toward her son.

  7. Parallel Structure: Modifiers Check the adjectives & adverbs • WRONG: Gregor’s mother is weak, submissive, and feels no love toward Gregor. • RIGHT: Gregor’s mother is weak, submissive, and unlovingtowardGregor.

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