Parallelism

Use the same pattern of words to show that

two or more ideas have the same
importance!
Example: The construction manager
established a protocol that includes
reviewing plans every morning, asking
questions at stated intervals, and
summarizing work at the end of the day.

More notes. . .
It is recurrent syntactical similarity. Several
parts of a sentence or several sentences
are expressed similarly to show that the
ideas in the parts or sentences are equal in
importance.
It also adds balance and rhythm.

Which one remains consistent, or

parallel?
A daily protocol was established to review
plans, field questions, and summarize work.

A daily protocol was established to review

plans, to field questions, and to summarize
work.

Which one remains consistent, or

parallel?
The production manager was asked to write
his report quickly, accurately, and
thoroughly.

The production manager was asked to write

his report quickly, accurately, and in a
detailed manner.

Which one remains consistent, or

parallel?
The coach told the players that they should
get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat
too much, and that they should do some
warm-up exercises before the game.
The coach told the players that they should
get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat
too much, and to do some warm-up
exercises before the game.

Which one stays consistent, or

parallel?
The dictionary can be used for these
purposes: to find word meanings,
pronunciations, correct spellings, and
looking up irregular verbs.
The dictionary can be used for these
purposes: to find word meanings,
pronunciations, correct spellings, and
irregular verbs.

Which sentence should be revised?

A cake takes one hour to bake; brownies
take one half-hour.
John practiced hard to make the team; Alan
practiced only a few times.
The English test is on Monday; the math
test is scheduled for Wednesday.
Two of Dianas favorite stars were featured
in the magazine; John Singer and Nancy
Moorehouse.

How can we fix these sentences?

In the restroom, Tishena was brushing her
hair, freshened her lip-gloss, and took deep
breaths, trying to work up the courage to
walk to her first speech class.

How can we fix this sentence?

Not only did Malinda squeal at the sight of
the beautiful bouquet, but she also was
tearing open the box and eating chocolates
all the way to the restaurant.

How can we fix this sentence?

Until the Weavers arrived home at 5 p.m.,
the clock ticked, the refrigerator hummed,
and the dog snoring in the otherwise quiet
house.

How should these three sentences be combined?

Beckys favorite class is English. She enjoys writing
short stories.
Beckys favorite class is English, she enjoys writing
short stories and has an abundance of creativity.
Beckys favorite class is English, she enjoys writing
short stories, and has an abundance of creativity.
Beckys favorite class is English; she enjoys writing
short stories and has an abundance of creativity.
Beckys favorite class is English; she enjoys writing
short stories; and has an abundance of creativity.

We went to an amusement park.

Our favorite ride was the roller coaster.
We went to an amusement park, and our
favorite ride the roller coaster was.
We went to an amusement park, and our
favorite was ride the roller coaster.
We went to the park, and our favorite ride
was the roller coaster.
We went to an amusement park and our
favorite ride was the roller coaster.