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Parallel Structure

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    Does the sentence contain parallel structure?
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  • Parallel or not? Running, lifting, and swimming are three of Vincent's favorite exercises.
    parallel structure : all -ing
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  • Parallel or not? The students prepared for their exams at home, they spent extra hours with their tutors, they did the necessary research in the library, and asked questions in their classrooms.
    not parallel: read should end
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  • Parallel or not? Tyler enjoys talking more than to read.
    not parallel: read should end in -ing
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  • Parallel or not? Faith told Richard to shut up, mind his own business, and leave her alone.
    parallel structure: all clauses
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  • Parallel or not? The class valued respect, honesty, and promptness in a teacher.
    parallel structure: all singular
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  • Parallel or not? Three of the great Indian nations in the Central Plains are the Cherokee, the Choctaw, and Comanche.
    not parallel: should be "the Comanche"
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  • Parallel or not? Juan enjoys talking more than to write.
    not parallel: should be "writing"
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  • Parallel or not? The class valued respect, honesty, and being on time in a teacher.
    not parallel: one is a phrase others are singular
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  • Parallel or not? Dallas is allergic to the dog's hair and how it smells.
    not parallel structure: should NOT have "how it"
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  • Parallel or not? Three of Saniya's qualities are politeness, she is respectful, and caring.
    not parallel: mix of clauses and singular words.
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  • Parallel or not? Hunter is hardworking rather than having punctuality.
    not parallel: should be "punctual"
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  • Parallel or not? Ms. Railey's goal is to teach Kearis to speak correctly and him becoming a gentleman.
    not parallel: should say "to become"
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  • Parallel or not? Ms. Railey's fourth block is full of lazy bums who like to sleep rather than working in class.
    not parallel: should say "work"
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  • Parallel or Not? Last summer Devilyn learned tp play tennis, to swim, and riding a horse.
    not parallel: should say "to ride"
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