Parallel Structure – Parallel Structure 1. Items presented in a series should be put in the same grammatical form. Individual nouns should be matched | Course Hero

Parallel Structure

1. Items presented in a series should be put in the same grammatical form.

Individual nouns should be matched with individual nouns,

-ing

verbs with

–

ing

verbs, phrases

with phrases, clauses with clauses.

Wrong:

Abused children commonly exhibit such symptoms as withdrawal,

rebelliousness, restlessness, and they are depressed.

Right:

Abused children commonly exhibit such symptoms as withdrawal,

rebelliousness, restlessness, and depression.

Wrong:

Hooked on romance novels, I learned that nothing is more important than

being rich, looking fabulous, and to have a good time.

Right:

Hooked on romance novels, I learned that nothing is more important than being

rich, looking fabulous, and having a good time.

2. Ideas presented as pairs should also be put in parallel form.

Coordinating conjunctions

(

and

,

but

,

or

,

nor

,

for

,

so

,

yet

)

Wrong:

At Lincoln High School, vandalism can result in suspension

or

even being

expelled from school.

Right:

At Lincoln High School, vandalism can result in suspension

or

even expulsion

from school.