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Title: Parallel Structure - Parallelism


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Parallel Structure - Parallelism
  • English 0310
  • HCCS Northwest
  • Westgate
  • Mrs. N. Puder

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Parallelism/Parallel Structure is about
  • Balance
  • It is used in sentences where there are lists of
    two or more words, phrases, or clauses.
  • Each part of the list must be the same.

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Examples Of Parallel Structured Sentences
  • I resolve to lose weight, to study more, watching
    less television.
  • A consumer group rates my car as noisy,
    expensive, and not having much safety.
  • Lola likes wearing soft sweaters, eating exotic
    foods, and to bathe in scented bath oil.
  • Single life offers more freedom of choice more
    security is offered by marriage.
  • I resolve to lose weight, to study more, and to
    watch less television.
  • A consumer group rates my car as noisy,
    expensive, and unsafe.
  • Lola likes wearing soft sweaters, eating exotic
    foods, and bathing in scented oil.
  • Single life offers more freedom of choice
    marriage offers more security.
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