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    The document discusses parallel structure and faulty parallelism. Parallel structure refers to matching grammatical elements that have the same function. Faulty parallelism is when appropriate parallel structures are not used. Examples are provided to illustrate proper parallel construction versus faulty parallelism. An exercise asks the reader to identify sentences that use proper parallel construction.

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    The document discusses parallel structure and faulty parallelism. Parallel structure refers to matching grammatical elements that have the same function. Faulty parallelism is when appropriate parallel structures are not used. Examples are provided to illustrate proper parallel construction versus faulty parallelism. An exercise asks the reader to identify sentences that use proper parallel construction.

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    BBI 2421

    PARALLEL STRUCTURE

    Parallelism in sentences refers to matching grammatical structures. Elements in a sentence that have the same function or express similar ideas should be grammatically parallel, or grammatically matched. Parallelism is used effectively as a rhetorical device throughout literature and in speeches, advertising copy, and popular songs.

    FAULTY PARALLELISM
    A failure to create grammatically parallel structures when they are appropriate is referred to as faulty parallelism. Notice the difference between correct parallel structure and faulty parallelism. E.g: The president promises to reform health care, preserve social security, and balance the budget. NOT The president promises to reform health care, preserve social security, and a balanced budget.

    Check for faulty parallelism in your own writing. Nouns should be parallel with nouns, participles with participles, gerunds with gerunds, infinitives with infinitives, clauses with clauses, and so on. E.g: 1. The children are energetic and noisy. = adjective + adjective 2. She bought a skirt and a blouse. = noun + noun 3. He walked slowly and confidently to the witness stand. = adverb + adverb 4. Swimming and hiking are my favorite summer activities. = gerund + gerund

    It doesn't matter what grammatical structure you choose for your series as long as you remain with it consistently. Eleanor liked to read magazines, exchange stories with her pals, and watch the men walk by. (parallel) Eleanor liked reading magazines, exchanging stories with her pals, and watching the men walk by. (parallel)

    EXERCISE
    SELECT THE SENTENCE THAT ILLUSTRATES THE USE OF PROPER PARALLEL CONSTRUCTION.

    Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and she has an extremely pleasant personality. Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.

    Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.

    Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend. Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a friend. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

    Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and he made it conveniently arranged. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty. Professor Ali rewarded his students for their hard work on the final project and going beyond the call of duty.

    There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and to spend a couple of days fishing.

    ANSWERS
    Phuong Tran has wit, charm, and a pleasing personality. In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose. Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's. He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.

    Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend. We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing. Mr. Nguyen kept his store clean, neat, and conveniently arranged. Professor Ali rewarded his students for working hard on the final project and going beyond the call of duty. There's nothing I like better than finding a good trout stream, setting up camp, and spending a couple of days fishing.

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