North Harris College Writing Center
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Parallel Structure
All items in a series should be parallel in form. An established pattern should be maintained
throughout the sentence.
She taught biology, chemistry, and anatomy.
A pattern of nouns is established.
Subject
verb
noun
noun
noun
She
taught
biology
chemistry
anatomy
My preference is to take classes in the morning and to work in the afternoon.
"to _____" and "to _____"
She suggested reviewing your notes and getting plenty of sleep the night before the exam.
"___ ing" and "___ ing"
He is probably in the meeting or in the library.
(prep. phrase) or (prep. phrase)
I am elated when the leaves change color in the autumn and when the snow falls in the winter.
(prep. phrase)
and
(prep. phrase)
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