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Self Prepared Handouts for English Writing Spring Semester 2010 Instructor: Qin Dan Department of English College of Foreign Languages Sichuan University Problems Faced by Writers Parallel Structure Parallel structure occurs when the separate parts in a sentence are written in the same form or grammatical construction. Not parallel: The Mountain Ski Lodge offers you efficient lift service, free ski instruction, and you will be thrilled with our exciting runs conveniently located near two major highways. Parallel: The Mountain Ski Lodge offers you efficient lift service, free ski instruction, and exciting runs conveniently located near two major highways. Take care with a or an in parallel constructions. Not parallel: For a vacation to remember, you might enjoy a helicopter ride, snowmobiling through the woods, or an exhilarating dip in the hot springs. Parallel: For a vacation to remember, you might enjoy a helicopter ride, a snowmobile through the woods, or an exhilarating dip in the hot springs. Not parallel: Purposes of stage lighting: 1. To see the actors, 2. Creating atmosphere, 3. For isolating stage areas. Parallel: Purposes of stage lighting: 1. To see the actors, 2. To create atmosphere, 3. To isolate stage areas. Take care when only two parts are involved. Not parallel: His object is to further confuse the issue, thereby embarrassing the chairperson. Parallel: His object is to further confuse the issue and thereby to embarrass the chairperson. EXERCISE ONE Correct the errors in parallelism in the following sentences. 1. The principal is well known for his strictness, having a passion for rules, and always ready to help students with problems. 2. Three reasons to quit smoking: 1) You will feel better, 2) Clothes wont smell of smoke, 3) Save money. If you want to redecorate and money is no problem, hire a professional designer. She knows what will amuse her husband and what he doesnt find funny. 5. We have sent you annual reports