Mastering Parallel Structure in Business Communication

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Understanding and implementing parallel structure in business communication is essential for clear, effective, and professional writing. Explore the nuances of parallelism, such as using correlative conjunctions like "not only...but also," to ensure consistency and coherence in your written work. Learn how to apply parallel structure in various contexts, from dealing with people and solving problems to coordinating departmental activities. Enhance your business communication skills by mastering parallel structure principles outlined in this comprehensive guide.

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Introduction to Parallel Structure: EBS I-Unit 1

Parallel Structure What I enjoy most about my job is dealing with people and solving their problems . I find it not only challenging, but also rewarding. I help them discover what the problem is as well as how to solve it.

Parallel Structure Auditors are essential in private and national companies as well as in non-profit organizations. NOTE: VERBS AFTER AS WELL AS - USE ING FORM When we put a verb after as well as, we use the -ing form of the verb. (This might sound really strange to a non-native speaker, but the grammar books agree on this.) She sews as well as designs clothes. As well as designing clothes, she sews.

Parallel Structure NOT ONLY BUT ALSO - joins structures that are similar. LINK: http://writingexplained.org/grammar-dictionary/parallelism http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-parallelism.php Not only do managers oversee the heads of the different departments but they also coordinate departmental activities. Managers notonlyoversee the heads of the different departments butalsocoordinate departmental activities. Managers oversee and coordinate notonlythe department heads butalsothe departamental activities.

Parallel Structure NOT ONLY BUT ALSO - joins structures that are similar. For more examples, click on the links below. LINK 1: http://handbook.grammarly.com/handbook/sentences/parallelism/4/parallelism-with-not-only-but-also/ LINK 2: http://www.grammar.com/rule-of-parallel-structure/ 1. not only [noun acting as subject] but [noun acting as subject] Not only the CEO but also the entire Board of Directors attended the press conference. 2. not only [verb] but also [verb] The reporter not only contacted her sources but also spent many hours in the library. 3. not only [prepositional phrase] but [prepositional phrase] He retraced his steps not only along the trail but also throughout the camp. 4. not only [entire sentence] but [entire sentence] Not only did the court reverse the lower court, but it also sent a message to the police. In the final example, when you use correlative conjunctions to join entire sentences, you ll have to use an auxiliary verb with the first sentence (did) and invert it, placing the subject between the auxiliary (did) and the main verb (reverse) (not only did the court reverse . . . ). If you wrote the following, you would produce a nonparallel construction: The court not only reversed the lower court, but it also sent a message to the police. Here the not only joins just the verb (reversed) while the but joins an entire independent clause (it sent). Remember the formula X = Y. Here, verb does not equal entire clause. Many writers botch the use of correlative conjunctions, making mistakes like this: Wrong: She not only wanted a hamburger but also French fries. Right: She wanted not only a hamburger but also French fries.

English for Business Studies: Unit 1: Parallel Structure (Refer to p. 39-40) Part I: Error Correction 1. She has a degree in sport management and started working in public relations. 2. There are also several other skills which are required such as coordinating the employees, making decisions and effective communication. 3. Working in public relations requires that you be a good decision-maker as well as creative. 4. His job involves meeting with clients and to write monthly sales reports. 5. Not only does she manage the department but she is also an advisor to the board of directors. 6. She was promoted because she established excellent client relationships, designed a successful promotional campaign and company sales increased. 7. My job is not only enjoyable but it is also stimulating.

Error Correction 1. She has a degree in sport management and started working in public relations.

Error Correction 1. She has a degree in sport management and experience in public relations. OR She studied/got a degree in sport management and worked/started working in public relations.

Error Correction 2. There are also several other skills which are required such as coordinating the employees, making decisions and effective communication.

Error Correction 2. There are also several other skills which are required such as coordinating the employees, making decisions and communicating effectively.

Error Correction 3. Working in public relations requires that you be a good decision-maker as well as creative.

Error Correction 3. Working in public relations requires that you be a good decision maker as well as a creative person. be good at decision-making/ be decisive as well as creative.

Error Correction 4. His job involves meeting with clients and to write monthly sales reports.

Error Correction 4. His job involves meeting with clients and writing monthly sales reports.

Error Correction 5. Not only does she manage the department but she is also an advisor to the board of directors.

Error Correction 5. Not only does she manage the department but she also advises the board of directors. OR Not only is she the department manager but she is also an advisor to the board of directors.

Error Correction 6. She was promoted because she established excellent client relationships, designed a successful promotional campaign and company sales increased.

Error Correction 6. She was promoted because she established excellent client relationships, designed a successful promotional campaign and increased company sales.