This is the first part of a four-part series about parallel structure. <br /> <br />Your students can make their writing clearer by creating word patterns that readers can easily follow and increase readability. <br /> <br />There are a bunch of things we have to cover since we can use parallel structure with: <br /> <br />• Correlative Conjunctions <br />• Coordinating Conjunctions <br />• Phrases or Clauses of Comparison and Lists <br /> <br />Let’s start by giving our students a definition and writing it on the board. <br /> <br />Parallel structure, also known as Parallelism or parallel construction, is a balance within one or more sentences of similar phrases or clauses that have the same grammatical structure. <br /> <br />At this point, I don’t think that many students will be any wiser, so it’s time for some examples. <br /> <br />This is not Parallel: <br />Paul likes swimming, the cinema, and to take afternoon naps. <br /> <br />This is parallel: <br />Paul likes to swim, attend the cinema, and take afternoon naps. <br /> <br />Another option would be: <br />Paul likes swimming, attending the cinema, and taking afternoon naps. <br /> <br />Think of a few more examples and let your students think of some too… but for now, keep it simple. <br /> <br />As always, feel free to leave your comments down below and don't forget to subscribe. <br /> <br />Visit www.tefltv.com for more videos
