English
Guidelines for Forming Parallel Structure
The sentences in the first column are not parallel; the sentences in the second column are correct.
Not Parallel |
Parallel |
Today’s computers are fast, high-powered, and compact in style. |
Today’s computers are fast, powerful, and compact. |
After an elegant meal, I like to drink good port, a chocolate mint, and, occasionally, a Cuban cigar. |
After an elegant meal, I like to drink good Port, eat a chocolate mint, and, occasionally, smoke a Cuban cigar. |
If there is no heaven, then hell can’t exist either. |
If there is no heaven, then there is no hell. |