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Parallel structure

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Taylor Rogers

Parallel structure means using the same grammatical pattern for phrases or clauses that are similar in importance. Examples show phrases connected with commas using the same pattern of verbs like "to hike, to bike, and to swim" or adjectives like "quickly, accurately and thoroughly." The practice identifies sentences as either parallel or not parallel based on consistent grammatical structures for lists.

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Parallel Structure
PARALLEL STRUCTURE Parallel Structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two ideas or more have the same level of importance.
EXAMPLES 1. Jana loves to hike, to bike, and to swim. 2. The hospital supervisor wrote his report quickly, accurately and thoroughly. 3. The teacher noted that the students was not performing well because he waited until the last minute to study for tests, completed his problems in a careless manner, and lacked any determination to succeed.
PRACTICE Directions: Identify which of the following sentences are parallel and which of the following sentences are not parallel. 1. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep and that they should eat a good breakfast. 2. John went to the park, to the store, and then went home. 3. The president of the company expected that all employees would be at the meeting, that all employees would bring the listed materials, and that they all would be in a good mood.

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Parallel structure

  • 2. PARALLEL STRUCTURE Parallel Structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two ideas or more have the same level of importance.
  • 3. EXAMPLES 1. Jana loves to hike, to bike, and to swim. 2. The hospital supervisor wrote his report quickly, accurately and thoroughly. 3. The teacher noted that the students was not performing well because he waited until the last minute to study for tests, completed his problems in a careless manner, and lacked any determination to succeed.
  • 4. PRACTICE Directions: Identify which of the following sentences are parallel and which of the following sentences are not parallel. 1. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep and that they should eat a good breakfast. 2. John went to the park, to the store, and then went home. 3. The president of the company expected that all employees would be at the meeting, that all employees would bring the listed materials, and that they all would be in a good mood.