Nonparallel Sentences. Two or more similar (parallel) ideas should be presented in the same pattern, whether within sentences or between sentences. Lack of parallelism creates an awkward style. For example, the clauses in this sentence are not parallel: "Mr. Reynolds dictated the letter and next he signed it, and left the office." Compare that to this: "Mr. Reynolds dictated the letter, signed it, and left the office." Revise these sentences in order to present the ideas in parallel form. 33. Mr. Hill is expected to lecture three days a week, to counsel two days a week, and must write for publication in his spare time. 34. Both applicants had families, college degrees, and were in their thirties, with considerable accounting experience but few social connections. 35. Don is both a hard worker and he knows bookkeeping