{"id":394,"date":"2022-09-08T05:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T05:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/?p=394"},"modified":"2025-03-28T07:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T07:45:09","slug":"how-to-edit-for-parallelism-in-your-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/how-to-edit-for-parallelism-in-your-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Parallel Sentence Structure Mistakes in Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A common writing issue for many authors of essays and research papers is making sure to use parallel structure<\/strong>. In many ways, the English language operates like math. When we string words or phrases together, we must make sure that all parts are of “equal value.” That is, they must all be in the same form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is parallelism and why is it a problem in writing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Identifying parallel sentence structures in any writing can be difficult. So let’s start by looking at a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. I like apples, oranges, and going to the zoo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The coach advised that I should eat healthily, exercise regularly, and that joining a gym would make this easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Mary is a celebrated author, dancer, and writes great songs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Did you notice any problems with the above sentences? If not, don’t worry. After reading this article, you’ll become an expert at spotting parallelism issues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s take another look at the sentences written above. This time, examine the colored words and phrases below. The underlined portions indicate the parts of the sentence that serve as the triggers for parallel structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. I like<\/span> apples<\/span>, oranges<\/span>, and<\/span> going <\/span>to the zoo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The coach advised that I should<\/span> eat <\/span>healthily, exercise <\/span>regularly, and<\/span> that joining a gym would make this easier<\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Mary is a celebrated<\/span> author<\/span>, dancer<\/span>, and<\/span> writes<\/span> great songs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Why are the red parts above incorrect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n