Evaluating Sentences for Parallelism

Using parallel language means that you apply a consistent grammatical pattern across a sentence or paragraph. Parallelismas most

important when you use series or lists. For example, when you describe a product with three characteristics, use the same

grammatical pattern for each$-$that is$,$ for example, choose the same combination and form of verbs, adjectives, and$/$or nouns. When

you use consistent grammatical patterns for items in lists and series, readers can process the information far more naturally and

quickly.

In this exercise, you will evaluate whether sentences are parallel. By applying parallelism to your writing, you help your readers

understand your messages more easily and more quickly.

Group the sentences as being either parallel or not parallel. Move each label to the correct drop zone box. The notes button next to a

label provides more information.

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Drop Zones