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In writing, parallelism refers to balance and equality. In order for the reader to understand
what the writer means, the words must make sense in time and space. If you start talking
about one thing one way, you cant mid-sentence switch to talking about something
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I will stop working on my speech and went to the movies.
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This sentence isnt parallel because the verb tenses dont make chronological sense.
I stopped working on my speech and went to the movies.

I will stop working on my speech and go to the movies.
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I stopped working on my speech, and I like to watch movies.
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The problem with this sentence involves both the verb tenses and the subject matter. The
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I stopped working on my speech and went to a movie. I like to watch movies. Common Errors in English: Sure
Sharon needs to work on both grammar and she needs to learn to spell. or Surely
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Obviously, the second sentence doesnt work. The first sentence is alright, though, so we
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Sharon needs to work on both grammar and spelling. Faulty parallelism?

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Mary likes to shop and jogging. Faulty parallelism

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Mary like shopping and jogging.
Mary likes to shop and to go jogging.
Faulty parallelism usually involves a problem with verb form, but you should look for nouns,
adverbs, and adjectives, too.
Public transit such as buses or a train can help reduce air pollution.
Public transit such as buses or trains can help reduce air pollution.
The chef swiftly and with efficiency rolled out the pizza dough and covered it with
toppings.
The chef swiftly and efficiently rolled out the pizza dough and covered it with toppings.
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When using a preposition in a list of items, the preposition only needs to be used once.
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I have a long to-do list: I need to clean the house, to do the errands, and to pay the bills.
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Even if the preposition to is being used to form the infinitive, theres no need to repeat it.
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I have a long to-do list: I need to clean the house, do the errands, and pay the bills. Combinations
For weeks after the Annual Neighborhood Marble Tournament, we found marbles under Demonstrative Pronouns
the chairs, under the tables, and in the corners of the room.
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When youre using a correlative conjunction, be sure to use the same word form after each
of the conjunctions. Remember to not to repeat any words that come before either.
When it rains, people either stay home or going to the shopping mall. read, and edit your business
When it rains, people either stay home or go to the shopping mall.
Tonight, Ill either finish reading my novel or Ill be going swimming. Check Grammar Now!
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Employees can wear either the polo shirt or they can wear the long-sleeved pullover.
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Employees can wear either the polo shirt or the long-sleeved pullover.
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Not only but also can be a difficult correlative conjunction to work with because of the
extra words and their placement in the sentence. Just remember to use two verbs that
make chronological sense, two adjectives, or two nouns.
Hes not only funny, but also hes intelligent. writing or college essays.
When using a correlative conjunction, both clauses have to be parallel. Check Grammar Now!
He's not only funny but also intelligent.

He has not only a sense of humor but also intelligence.
Not only is Matthew going to Egypt for a month, but also Greece for a couple of weeks. Related articles
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Not only is Matthew going to Egypt for a month, but hes also going to Greece for a couple
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When writing, consider not only your topic but also your audience. Sometime, Sometimes, and
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A gerund is a verb which ends in ing and which acts as a noun or an adjective. An
infinitive is a verb which begins with to. If youre making a list of things, make sure you
dont mix your gerunds and your infinitives.
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One does not have to follow an organized religion in order to give to charity and do acts of
kindness.
Remember that the to for the second verb doesnt need to be repeated.
Michael likes jogging, swimming, and to play hockey.

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Michael likes jogging, swimming, and playing hockey. Verb Forms
Michael likes to jog, swim, and play hockey. Uses of Nouns
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Cary was studying psychology, while Anna studies mathematics.
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Cary was studying psychology, while Anna was studying mathematics.
Cary was studying psychology, while Anna studied mathematics.
The financial outlook was bleak, so theyll be a little more cautious with expenditures.
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I wanted pizza for dinner, yet I also want pasta.
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I wanted pizza for dinner, yet I also wanted pasta.
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I want pizza for dinner, yet I know I will end up having pasta.

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When using correlative conjunctions (two conjunctions that work as a pair), make sure the
verbs in each clause are compatible. See also EitherOr, and Not Only But Also.
I like neither the chocolate cake nor a vanilla cake. read, and edit your business
I like neither the chocolate cake nor the vanilla cake.
Matthew likes both Isaac Asimov and reading H.G. Wells. Check Grammar Now!
As the verb reading isnt used after both, theres no need to use it after and. If the verb is
required, move it in front of the correlative conjunctions.
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Just as Romeo fell in love with Juliet, so Michael loves Amy.
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Just as Romeo loved Juliet, so Michael loves Amy. Also
This rule applies for any words or phrases that work like a correlative conjunction. Coordinating Conjunctions
The more things change, the more they have been staying the same. Simple Future Tense
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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When making a comparison using than, make sure the clauses are parallel. Be sure to
check the nouns, adjectives and adverbs as well as the verbs.
It will be faster to go this way than going that way. read, and edit your business
It will be faster to go this way than to go that way.
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Was it easier to type than it was to write long hand?
Was it easier to type than it is to write long hand?
Was it easier to type than it will be to write long hand?
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In formal and academic writing, remember to maintain the formal tone by keeping the
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My cat is bigger than yours.
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My cat is bigger than your cat.

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When making a list after a colon, any form of word is permitted, but you should be
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There are many things to be considered when writing: grammar, spelling, sentence
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Andrew couldnt figure out what to do with his free time: to play computer games, watch
football, or sleeping.
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The same rule applies if the list precedes the colon.
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Charming, graciously, and elegance: Mary is all of these things and more.
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Charming, gracious, and elegant: Mary is all of these things and more.

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When youre creating parallel structure with clauses, ensure the format of the first clause is
maintained in the second clause. Be sure to check the nouns, the adjectives, the adverbs,
and the verb tenses.
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The blueberry tea is excellent, but I really like the strawberry tea.
The blueberry tea is excellent. I also like the strawberry tea.
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She had studied hard for her exams, and there was pride in the results.
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She had studied hard for her exams, and she was proud of the results.
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His new novel is funny, which was making it sell quickly.
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His new novel is funny, which has made it popular. in present tense
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