10.12.21 Parallel Structure Infographic
10.12.21 Parallel Structure Infographic
10.12.21 Parallel Structure Infographic
PARALLEL
STRUCTURE
OVERVIEW
WHAT IS PARALLEL
STRUCTURE
(A.K.A PARALLELISM)?
details.
SAMPLE #1
Non-Parallel Structure:
Carlos enjoys running, painting, and to eat.
No "-ing"
Explanation:
This sentence lists three things that Carlos enjoys.
Parallel Structure:
Carlos enjoys running, painting, and eating.
Added
"-ing"
SAMPLE #2
Non-parallel Structure:
Monica was upset about crashing her car and she
Parallel Structure:
Monica was upset and embarrassed about crashing
"embarrassed"
are closer
SAMPLE #3
Non-Parallel Structure:
Drug side effects may include blurry vision, blindness,
or teary eyes.
Random order
of effects
Explanation:
Parallelism in writing may also mean listing items in
chronological order.
Parallel Structure:
Drug side effects may include teary eyes, blurry
use the same pattern. In this case, all the verbs must
Parallel Structure:
Tutored students with diverse backgrounds
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