Mastering Parallelism in Writing: Examples and Techniques
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Parallelism with Mixed Series
Parallelism
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The principle of parallelism requires that items in a
series be alike or grammatically equivalent in
meaning stricture and/or form, that is, nouns with
nouns, verbs with verbs, prepositional phrases with
prepositional phrases, adverb clauses with adverb
clauses, sentences with sentences; and people with
people, automobiles with automobiles, and so
forth.
Parallel vs. Unparallel
Unparallel
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The Great Depression affected people in all walks
of life: farmers, industrial workers, formerly
respected bankers, and the attitudes of college
students.
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“Attitudes” is not a specific instance of the noun.
Parallel
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The Great Depression affected people in all walks
of life: farmers, industrial workers, formerly
respected bankers, and college students.
Examples
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Incorrect: All work and no playing makes a person
dull.
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Correct: All work and no play makes a person dull.
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Incorrect: Anyone who is overweight and wants to
diet should jog, swim, and be advised by a doctor.
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Correct: Anyone who is overweight and wants to diet
should jog, swim, and follow a doctor’s advice.
More Examples
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Incorrect: The book was written in India, translated
in Germany, and a company published it in London.
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Correct: The book was written in India, translated in
Germany, and published in London.
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Incorrect: Try a massage to relieve tension, for
relaxation, and for feeling good.
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Correct: Try a massage to relieve tension, to relax, and
to feel good.
Even More Examples
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Incorrect: The jaguar is swift, quiet, and moves
with grace.
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Correct: The jaguar is swift, quiet, and graceful.
That’s all, folks!
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This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar
Mini-Lesson Series
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Lessons adapted from
Real Good Grammar, Too
by
Mamie Webb Hixon
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To find out more, visit the Writing Lab’s
website
where you can
take a self-scoring quiz
corresponding to this lesson
Understand the essential principle of parallelism in writing, ensuring items in a series are grammatically equivalent. Explore examples of correct and incorrect parallel structures to enhance your writing skills effectively.
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Writing Lab Parallelism with Mixed Series
Parallelism The principle of parallelism requires that items in a series be alike or grammatically equivalent in meaning stricture and/or form, that is, nouns with nouns, verbs with verbs, prepositional phrases with prepositional phrases, adverb clauses with adverb clauses, sentences with sentences; and people with people, automobiles with automobiles, and so forth.
Parallel vs. Unparallel Unparallel The Great Depression affected people in all walks of life: farmers, industrial workers, formerly respected bankers, and the attitudes of college students. Attitudes is not a specific instance of the noun. Parallel The Great Depression affected people in all walks of life: farmers, industrial workers, formerly respected bankers, and college students.
Examples Incorrect: All work and no playing makes a person dull. Correct: All work and no play makes a person dull. Incorrect: Anyone who is overweight and wants to diet should jog, swim, and be advised by a doctor. Correct: Anyone who is overweight and wants to diet should jog, swim, and follow a doctor s advice.
More Examples Incorrect: The book was written in India, translated in Germany, and a company published it in London. Correct: The book was written in India, translated in Germany, and published in London. Incorrect: Try a massage to relieve tension, for relaxation, and for feeling good. Correct: Try a massage to relieve tension, to relax, and to feel good.
Even More Examples Incorrect: The jaguar is swift, quiet, and moves with grace. Correct: The jaguar is swift, quiet, and graceful.
Thats all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson
