Editing for Parallelism Sara Selby & Chris Tognocchi

What is Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure Use parallel structure with elements joined by coordinating conjunctions.

Parallel Structure Use parallel structure with elements in lists or in a series.

Parallel Structure Use parallel structure with elements being compared.

Parallel Structure Use parallel structure with elements joined by a linking verb or a verb of being.

Parallel Structure Use parallel structure with elements joined by a correlative conjunction.

How to Edit for Parallel Structure

Editing for Parallel Structure Convert items from a series into a list to reveal faulty parallelism.

Editing for Parallel Structure Using a planner can help you manage your time, organize your tasks, keep track of appointments, for school and my personal life, and list my assignments. ●manage your time ●organize your tasks ●keep track of appointments ●for school and my personal life ●list my assignments

Editing for Parallel Structure Using a planner can help you manage your time, organize your tasks, keep track of appointments for school and my personal life, and list my assignments. ●manage your time ●organize your tasks ●keep track of appointments for school and my personal life ●list my assignments

Editing for Parallel Structure Check for verb tense. ●Present vs Past Tense ●Active vs Passive Voice

Editing for Parallel Structure Check sentences mixed with clauses or phrases. ●Mixing noun clauses ●Mixing clauses or phrases with sentences

Faulty Parallelism Exercise

Faulty Parallelism 1.In order for you to buy a house, you must save money or it will be necessary for you to borrow from a lender.

Faulty Parallelism 1.In order for you to buy a house, you must save money or it will be necessary for you to borrow from a lender. ANSWER: 1.In order for you to buy a house, you must save money or borrow from a lender.

Faulty Parallelism 2.My son's graduation means that he will be moving to another state and take his motorcycle with him.

Faulty Parallelism 2.My son's graduation means that he will be moving to another state and take his motorcycle with him. ANSWER: 2.My son's graduation means that he will be moving to another state and taking his motorcycle with him.

Faulty Parallelism 3.Aerobic exercises like distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walks are a good example of healthy living.

Faulty Parallelism 3.Aerobic exercises like distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walks are a good example of healthy living. ANSWER: 3.Aerobic exercises like distance running, swimming, cycling, and walking are a good example of healthy living.

Faulty Parallelism 4.Taking too many vitamins can be as harmful as not to consume enough.

Faulty Parallelism 4.Taking too many vitamins can be as harmful as not to consume enough. ANSWER: 4.Taking too many vitamins can be as harmful as not consuming enough.

Faulty Parallelism 5.A student is not only responsible to their professors but also their classmates, and their parents as well.

Faulty Parallelism 5.A student is not only responsible to their professors but also their classmates, and their parents as well. ANSWER: 5.A student is responsible not only to their professors but also to their classmates and parents.

Faulty Parallelism 6.During Shay’s Rebellion, the farmers had gathered outside the public buildings was loud and they were angry.

Faulty Parallelism 6.During Shay’s Rebellion, the farmers had gathered outside the public buildings was loud and they were angry. ANSWER: 6.During Shay’s Rebellion, the farmers had gathered outside the public buildings were loud and angry.

Parallel Structure Exercise

Parallel Structure 1.When I was a child, I loved to play in the woods, climb trees, and _____ rocks down by the river.

Parallel Structure 1.When I was a child, I loved to play in the woods, climb trees, and _____ rocks down by the river. ANSWER: 1.When I was a child, I loved to play in the woods, climb trees, and skip rocks down by the river.

Parallel Structure 2.I still enjoy playing in the woods, climbing trees, and _____ rocks down by the river.

Parallel Structure 2.I still enjoy playing in the woods, climbing trees, and _____ rocks down by the river. ANSWER: 2.I still enjoy playing in the woods, climbing trees, and skipping rocks down by the river.

Parallel Structure 3.Ciarra danced in a play and then _____ a song that made me cry.

Parallel Structure 3.Ciarra danced in a play and then _____ a song that made me cry. ANSWER: 3.Ciarra danced in a play and then sang a song that made me cry.

Parallel Structure 4.Ciarra said that she wanted to dance in the play and then _____ a song that would make me cry.

Parallel Structure 4.Ciarra said that she wanted to dance in the play and then _____ a song that would make me cry. ANSWER: 4.Ciarra said that she wanted to dance in the play and then sing a song that would make me cry.

Parallel Structure 5.My children spent the afternoon playing Bloodborne, watching YouTube videos, and _____ pizza.

Parallel Structure 5.My children spent the afternoon playing Bloodborne, watching YouTube videos, and _____ pizza. ANSWER: 5.My children spent the afternoon playing Bloodborne, watching YouTube videos, and eating pizza.

Parallel Structure 6.If you want to learn how to play Bloodborne, watch YouTube videos, or _____ pizza, spend an afternoon with my children.

Parallel Structure 6.If you want to learn how to play Bloodborne, watch YouTube videos, or _____ pizza, spend an afternoon with my children. ANSWER: 6.If you want to learn how to play Bloodborne, watch YouTube videos, or eat pizza, spend an afternoon with my children.