1. Parallelism

2. Parallel Structure in sentences:
Provides fluency and rhythm to a writer’s expression Otherwise, sentences become awkward May interfere with the reader’s ability to give full attention to the writer’s intended message

3. Not Parallel: Parallel:
Parallelism
Not Parallel:
Parallel:
To read and understanding are not necessarily the same thing.
To read and to understand are not necessarily the same thing.

4. Parallel: Not Parallel:
Parallelism
Not Parallel:
Parallel:
There are many types of plays, including dramatic, tragedy, and comedy.
There are many types of plays, including dramas, tragedies, and comedies.

5. Parallel: Not Parallel:
Parallelism
Parallel:
Not Parallel:
The students went hiking, camping, and to swim.
The students went hiking, camping, and swimming.

6. Using parallelism, complete the following sentences.
School uniforms improve student performance, save parents money, and __________.
Parties on school nights _________, disrupt homework, and decrease valuable family time.
Revising is extremely important for stories, for essays, and ________.
Running, jumping, and _________ are my favorite pastimes.
To study, to become an A student, and _______ are three of my personal goals.