Parallelism “Lost time is never found again; and what we call time enough, always proves little enough.” Ben Franklin.

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Parallelism “Lost time is never found again; and what we call time enough, always proves little enough.” Ben Franklin

What is parallelism in grammar? The best way to understand the idea of parallelism is to look at examples. For example: (Not parallel) We wanted to cook and to go swimming. (Parallel) We wanted to cook and to swim. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC More samples: Not parallel He is talented, intelligent and has charm. Parallel He is talented, intelligent and charming. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC Summary: Parallel structure means that two or more ideas in a sentence are expressed in similar form. And, but and or usually join similar terms—two or more nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, phases or clauses. Parallel My ambition is to be a doctor and to specialize in surgery. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC Let’s practice: Mr. Garcia has promised me a good job and to pay me a fair salary. The manager asked both groups to meet and share their differences and finally arriving at an agreement. The magazine contains news, pictures, ads, tell you where to shop, and feature columns. Tennis, modeling and to read suspense novels took up most of her time. This is the life –to live, working and cooking outdoors. Running towards the end zone, he slipped, got up, and was keeping on going as fast as he could. Let’s go down to the store for a hamburger, donuts and drinking some coffee or tea. After a hard fought war in a foreign land and he travels a long way home, Dad deserves a little rest. We tried to snap pictures and catch fish, but we got mosquito bites and sunburned. In correcting these sentences try to correct them in the simplest way without changing the sentences too much. Simplicity is the word! Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC Corrections Mr. Garcia has promised me a good job and a fair salary. The manager asked both groups to meet and share their differences and to arrive at an agreement. The magazine contains news, pictures, ads, shopping ads, and feature columns. Tennis, modeling and reading suspense novels took up most of her time. This is the life –living, working and cooking outdoors. Running towards the end zone, he slipped, got up, and kept on going as fast as he could. Let’s go down to the store for a hamburger, donuts and some coffee or tea. After a hard fought war in a foreign land and traveling a long way home, Dad deserves a hot shower and a warm bed. We tried to take pictures and catch fish, but we got wasp bites and sunburned. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Parallelism plays an important role when you write a thesis sentence. Because when you write a thesis sentence you have to summarize three reasons in parallel form. For example: I strongly believe that abortion should be banned because abortion is equal to murder, cheapens life, and used as a form of contraception. Notice how in this thesis sentence not many words are used. You want to write a thesis sentence which get to the point. Besides you will have plenty of space to explain your reasons more fully in the body paragraphs later, more or less 100 words. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC Another example: However, I believe that tobacco should be outlawed because tobacco endangers everyone’s health, pollutes the environment, and drains us of valuable energy. In this thesis sentence the parallel structures are in form of verb phrases. This is effective because it shows more action and is brief but concise. Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC

Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC Assignment: Write a thesis sentence for the following topic. Remember parallel construction when you state the reasons. Topic: Do you think that violence on television should be banned? Created by José J González, Jr. Spring 2002 STCC