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English Grammar:

Parallel Structure

Study Guide

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Introduction

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English Grammar: Parallel Structure

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When you use a consistent grammatical pattern to

link related gerunds, infinitives, and verbs in your

sentences, you’re using parallel structure. This impor-

tant device helps you avoid clumsy sentence construc-

tion that can confuse and distract your audience.

Once you master parallel structure, your sentences

will flow logically and be easy to understand!

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English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

Lesson 1 – Understanding Parallelism

Exercise 1

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide

whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the

sentence to correct it.

1. Just as Darwin revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution, Einstein’s theory of relativity

revolutionized physics.

2. Coach Jabbar demands three things of his players: hard work, that they have personal integrity,

and self-discipline.

3. Thrilled by the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill, thousands of prospectors rushed to California,

traveling by boat, by covered wagon, and walking.

4. Each of these three poets is admired for a different quality: Milton for his grand rhetoric,

Shakespeare for his sweeping vision, Chaucer for his simple humanity.

5. I agree with Hong Wei’s political views, but his way of expressing them is something I don’t agree

with.

Lesson 2 – Common Errors in Parallelism

Exercise 2

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide

whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the

sentence to correct it.

1. We spent our days in St. Petersburg touring historic churches, magniicent art museums, and admir-

ing ornate palaces.

2. The doctors moved quickly to wash the wound, disinfect it, and applying a sterile dressing.

3. The hardwood loors in the old house were stripped, sanded, stained, and sealed with varnish.

4. In 1968, the Democratic Convention was held in Chicago, and the Republicans held their convention

in Miami.

5. Either the snowstorm must stop within the next two hours or the town festival will have to be

postponed.

Lesson 3 – Using Ellipsis

Exercise 3

Directions: Some of the following sentences contain errors in parallelism. Read each sentence and decide

whether or not parallel grammatical structures have been used correctly. If there is an error, revise the

sentence to correct it.

1. In accordance with the First Amendment to the Constitution, no state has or may enact a law

establishing an oficial state religion.

2. Many scientists agree about the causes of global warming, fewer about the best ways to combat it.

English Grammar: Parallel Structure Study Guide

3. Baseball pitcher Cy Young’s lifetime record of 511 victories has never been challenged and probably

never will.

4. As global trade increased, manufactured goods began to low from north to south, raw materials

from south to north.

5. The main legal barrier to an improved school system has been eliminated and the economic

obstacles reduced.

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