Mastering Parallel Structure in Business Communication
Introduction to Parallel
Structure: EBS I-Unit 1
Why parallel structure?
Parallel structure
helps to create economy,
rhythm, emphasis, and clarity in your writing.
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
dealing
with people
and
solving
their problems .
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
their problems .
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
their problems .
I find it not only challenging, but also rewarding.
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
their problems .
I find it
not only
challenging
,
but also
rewarding
.
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
their problems .
I find it
not only
challenging
,
but also
rewarding
.
Parallel Structure
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
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
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
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
What I enjoy most about my job is
deal
ing
with people
and
solv
ing
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
not
only
oversee
the heads of the different
departments
but
also
coordinate
departmental
activities.
•
Managers oversee and coordinate
not
only
the
department heads
but
also
the 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 coordinat
ing
the employees,
mak
ing
decisions
and
communicat
ing
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 meet
ing
with clients
and
writ
ing
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 establish
ed
excellent client relationships, design
ed
a
successful promotional campaign
and
increas
ed
company sales.
Error Correction
7. My job is
not only
enjoyable
but
it is
also
stimulating.
Error Correction
7. My job is
not only
enjoyable
but also
stimulating
.
/or/
Not only
is my job enjoyable
but
it is
also
stimulating
.
Sentence Completion
1. The IT department is responsible for installing
new computer equipment
Sentence Completion
1. The IT department is responsible
for
install
ing
new computer equipment
and
for
creat
ing
staff
email accounts.
Sentence Completion
2. His job in the sales department is not only
Sentence Completion
2. His job in the sales department is
not only
challenging
but also
rewarding.
Sentence Completion
3. The position of CEO entails
Sentence Completion
3. The position of CEO entails
running
the
company as a whole
as well as
overseeing
the
departments.
Sentence Completion
4. The accounting department’s main tasks are
to prepare invoices…
Sentence Completion
4. The accounting department’s mains tasks are
to prepare
invoices
and
to collect
payment from
customers.
4. The accounting department’s main tasks are
preparing
invoices
and
collecting
payment from
customers.
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.
Error Correction 7. My job is not only enjoyable but it is also stimulating.
Error Correction 7. My job is not only enjoyable but also stimulating. /or/ Not only is my job enjoyable but it is also stimulating.
Sentence Completion 4. The accounting department s main tasks are to prepare invoices
