Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure

Combining ideas with balance

For example: Noun with a noun Phrase with a phrase Clause with a clause

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and playing hockey.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and playing hockey. Here, you have two nouns (softball and soccer)

combined with a phrase (playing hockey).

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and playing hockey. Here, you have two nouns (softball and soccer)

combined with a phrase (playing hockey).

Make it parallel by using the same structure:

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and playing hockey. Here, you have two nouns (softball and soccer)

combined with a phrase (playing hockey).

Make it parallel by using the same structure:

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and hockey.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and playing hockey. Here, you have two nouns (softball and soccer)

combined with a phrase (playing hockey).

Make it parallel by using the same structure:

I am not much of an athlete, but I like softball, soccer, and hockey. Here, you have used three nouns.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debate team, and band.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debate team, and band. Two phrases (play soccer, join the debating team)

and a noun (band).

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debate team, and band. Two phrases (play soccer, join the debating team)

and a noun (band).

Parallel:

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the debating team, and to participate in band.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debate team, and band. Two phrases (play soccer, join the debating team)

and a noun (band).

Parallel:

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the debating team, and to participate in band.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, join the debate team, and band. Two phrases (play soccer, join the debating team)

and a noun (band).

Parallel:

Dominic does not have enough time to play soccer, to join the debating team, and to participate in band. Three phrases

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Not parallel:

He said that he would meet you at the soccer field and not to be late.

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Not parallel:

He said that he would meet you at the soccer field and not to be late. Clause (that he would meet… soccer field) and a

phrase (not to be late).

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Not parallel:

He said that he would meet you at the soccer field and not to be late. Clause (that he would meet… soccer field) and a

phrase (not to be late).

Parallel: He said that he would meet you at the soccer field

and that you should not be late. (two clauses)

To be parallel or not to be parallel?

Not parallel:

He said that he would meet you at the soccer field and not to be late. Clause (that he would meet… soccer field) and a

phrase (not to be late).

Parallel: He said that he would meet you at the soccer

field and that you should not be late. (two clauses)

PRACTICE:

Revise the following sentences so they are parallel:

1. Paris, the capital of France, is famous for its history, culture, and eating in excellent restaurants.

2. The Seine River runs through the city and supplies water to all Parisians.

3. Visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking through the Lourve Museum, and the Eiffel Tower are all favorite pastimes of tourists.

PRACTICE:

Revise the following sentences so they are parallel:

1. Paris, the capital of France, is famous for its history, culture, and eating in excellent restaurants.

2. The Seine River runs through the city and supplies water to all Parisians.

3. Visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking through the Lourve Museum, and the Eiffel Tower are all favorite pastimes of tourists.

PRACTICE:

Revise the following sentences so they are parallel:

1. Paris, the capital of France, is famous for its history, culture, and eating in excellent restaurants.

2. The Seine River runs through the city and supplies water to all Parisians. (Correct)

3. Visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking through the Lourve Museum, and the Eiffel Tower are all favorite pastimes of tourists.

PRACTICE:

Revise the following sentences so they are parallel:

1. Paris, the capital of France, is famous for its history, culture, and eating in excellent restaurants.

2. The Seine River runs through the city and supplies water to all Parisians. (Correct)

3. Visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking through the Lourve Museum, and seeing the Eiffel Tower are all favorite pastimes of tourists.

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Provides emphasis

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Provides emphasis

Parallel Structure “Several days. Several weeks. Several months.” (5)

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Parallel Structure “Several days. Several weeks. Several months.”

(5)

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Parallel Structure “Several days. Several weeks. Several months.”

(5)

“… all those I had been afraid of, all those I once could have laughed at, all those I had lived with over the years. (13)

Parallel Structure and Night

Unique use of grammar

Parallel Structure “Several days. Several weeks. Several months.”

(5)

“… all those I had been afraid of, all those I once could have laughed at, all those I had lived with over the years.” (13)