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1 Parallelism Equal presentation of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences in similar types.

2 Paralleism Parallel Words Parallel Phrases Parallel Clauses
The athlete looked strong, fit, and agile. Parallel Phrases The greatest feeling I know is to run a marathon flawlessly and to have all my friends watch me enviously. Parallel Clauses The sneakers that you recommended and that my sister wants are on sale. Parallel Sentences It couldn’t be, of course. It could never, never be. – Dorothy Parker

3 Faulty Parallelism Scheduling, purchasing, and management of inventory are all steps in the retail process. I could not wait to taste the new foods, to experience the new restaurant, and visiting the town. Some experts feel that jogging is not a sport, but it requires athleticism. Bill not only won the tennis match but also the state title.

4 Faulty Parallelism in Comparisons
Most people prefer apples to eating celery.


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