Parallel Structure What is it Parallel structure means
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Parallel Structure
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.
Where is it? • Parallel structure problems are often found in: 1. Lists 2. Conjunctions 3. Comparisons 4. Modifiers
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.
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 fighting for the rebels.
Parallel Structure: Comparisons Check the verbs • WRONG: Not only is Penelope loyal to Odysseus, but she also cares about her son. • RIGHT: Not only is Penelope loyal to Odysseus, but she also is caring toward her son.
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 unloving toward Gregor.
