Parallel structures
Parallel structure- Uses same pattern of words to show that 2 or more ideas have the same level of importance usually combined with a conjunction. All verbs have to have the same, infinitive has a to so they would all have to start with to.
Ex: Justin likes Gaming, Swimming, and Running.
Ex: Jett likes to climb, to run, and to jump.
Bad Ex: Thomas likes to run, Swim, and play soccer.
Ex: Justin likes Gaming, Swimming, and Running.
Ex: Jett likes to climb, to run, and to jump.
Bad Ex: Thomas likes to run, Swim, and play soccer.
Quiz Time!!!
1. Is "to run, to swim, and diving" parallel structure?
2. What is a 7 word explanation for parallel structure?
3. What is a good example of parallel structure?
4. What is a bad example of parallel structure?
5. Is "I like to run, To swim, and to climb" parallel structure?
Answers Below!!
1. No
2. All verbs have to have the same
3. Collin likes to climb, to run, and to jump.
4. Austin likes to run, Swim, and play soccer.
5. Yes
2. What is a 7 word explanation for parallel structure?
3. What is a good example of parallel structure?
4. What is a bad example of parallel structure?
5. Is "I like to run, To swim, and to climb" parallel structure?
Answers Below!!
1. No
2. All verbs have to have the same
3. Collin likes to climb, to run, and to jump.
4. Austin likes to run, Swim, and play soccer.
5. Yes