Parallel Construction

Parallel Construction: all verbs and nouns must be used consistently with one another. This means that all verbs should be verbs should be in the same tense. Stay in present or past. Also keep your nouns and adjectives consistent.

Verb Tenses: While Picasso painted his masterpiece, he a sandwich. ate EXAMPLES While Picasso painted his masterpiece, he a sandwich. ate eats My friends and I enjoy skiing, reading, and sunsets. watching to watch Gandhi encouraged his followers to pray diligently, even in the face of great trials, and out peaceful resolutions whenever possible. seeking to seek

Nouns/Adjectives: EXAMPLES The teacher told me to bring a pencil, a calculator, and my student identification number . what was The room behind the upper sanctuary was immaculate, beautiful, and . smelled excellent fresh-smelling If one wishes to do well in school, to put in a lot of effort. one has you have

Now you try 1. While he tried paying attention in math class, he is falling sleep. 2. He was tall, dark, and always knew the right thing to say. 3. I love eating, sleeping, and to play video games. 4. I would advise you to be polite, even when it is difficult, and respecting everyone’s individual rights. 5. Every day I eat cereal, a sandwich, and whatever my mom makes for dinner is.