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Introduction to Exercise 3 |
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When expressing similar (or contrasting) ideas within a sentence or in longer passages, it is a good idea to repeat the same grammatical structure. The repetition of grammatical forms is called parallelism. Parallel structures help the reader recognize similarities and help produce cohesion within a text.
- Example: Previously, students were required to take
two years of a foreign language; now, they are permitted to take
only one year.
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When listing two or more ideas in a series, use parallel structures.
- Example: It is important for students to learn how to
organize their time, to study effectively
and to ask for help.
- Example: Eating fruits and vegetables, exercising
daily and getting enough sleep are some of the things
each of us can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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When making a comparison, use the same grammatical structures for the elements being compared.
- Example: It is easier to recognize the problem than to solve it.
- Example: Truth is stranger than fiction.
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The following passages contain mistakes with singular and plural nouns. If you click on the
word or phrase that contains the mistake, two choices will appear on the side. Click on the
correct choice to insert it in the passage. If you click on the wrong choice, the Answer box
at the bottom of the choices will tell you why your choice is wrong. |
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