parallel structure
Using the same grammatical structure for similar elements
📖 Detailed Explanation
Parallel structure (parallelism) means using the same grammatical form for items in a series, comparisons, or connected ideas. It creates balance and clarity.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Items in a series should have the same form
- •Comparisons should use parallel structure
- •Coordinated ideas should be parallel
- •Lists should maintain consistency
✅Correct Examples
"She likes reading, writing, and painting."
All three activities use gerund form (-ing)
❌Incorrect Examples
"She likes to read, writing, and paint."
Mixed forms: infinitive, gerund, and base form
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