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Parallel Structure Words and Phrases More Examples: Words Phrases Examples continued: Clauses Lists after a colon Other things to watch for: Use parallel structure on both sides of coordinating conjunctions Correct the sentences with improper parallel structure. Continued - Continued- Continued - The End * Parallel Structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at three levels: Word Phrase Clause Incorrect: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. Correct: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle. Incorrect: The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner. Correct: The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. Incorrect: Angry ants, munched the marshmallows, crumbling coffeecake, and sipping syrup, headed off across the countertop. Correct: Angry ants, munching marshmallows, crumbling coffeecake, and sipping syrup, headed off across the countertop. Parallel structure that begins with clauses must continue on with clauses. Incorrect: 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. Correct: 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 Incorrect: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs. Correct: The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs. Use parallel structure with pairs of words or ideas. Examples: Granny’s method was tried and true Man proposes. God disposes. (and, but, yet, or, nor, for, so) Examples: She possessed all the wizard’s charm yet none of the wizard’s insight. Consult