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Parallelism

Parallelism. Grammar & Style. Definition:. In grammar , parallelism is a balance of two or more similar words , phrases , or clauses Parallelism may also be known as parallel structure or parallel construction. Uses:.

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Parallelism

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  1. Parallelism Grammar & Style

  2. Definition: • In grammar, parallelism is a balance of two or more similar words, phrases, or clauses • Parallelism may also be known as parallel structure or parallel construction

  3. Uses: • The application of parallelism in sentence construction improves writing style and readability • In English, parallelism of the predicate provides for one of the few structural situations in which the subject for each verb does not need restatement

  4. Examples: • With the -ing form (gerund) of words: • Parallel: • Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling. • With infinitive phrases: • Parallel: • Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle. • Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle.

  5. Examples: • Clauses: • Not Parallel:The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game. • Parallel:The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game. • Parallel:The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.

  6. Exercises: • http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/parallelism_quiz.htm • http://www.towson.edu/ows/exerciseparal.htm

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