Use parallel structure and conciseness to express yourself!
The following topic sentences contain lists. Select the sentence that is well written with parallel structure. Avoid repetition of the same word(s) if possible, and use the correct word forms.
Example: Not parallel: Gerald is intelligent, good-looking, and people like him. (adjective, adjective, clause)
Parallel: Gerald is intelligent, good -looking, and likeable. (adjective, adjective, adjective)
Select the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
There are three main types of teachers: excellent, good and the bad.
There are three main types of teachers: excellent, good, and bad.
There are three main types of teachers: excellent, good and the ones who are bad.
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Honesty, trustworthiness, and compatibility are three characteristics of a good friend.
Honest, trustworthy, and compatible are three characteristics of a good friend.
Honest, trustworthiness, and compatible are three characteristics of a good friend.
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In fact, children copy violence, reproducing it with actions such as kicking and punching; in addition, they may choke anyone around them, like these would be part of natural behavior.
In fact, children copy violence, reproducing it with actions such as kicking, and they punch, and choke anyone around them like these would be part of natural behavior.
In fact, children copy violence, reproducing it with actions such as kicking, punching, and choking anyone around them like these would be part of natural behavior.
Select the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
When you compare the price of gas, the two types of government, the medical systems, the money exchange rates, the real estate markets, and the quality of food, there is a big difference between the United States and Venezuela.
When you compare the price of gas, two types of government, medical systems, money exchange rates, the real estate markets, and quality of food, there is a big difference between the United States and Venezuela.
When you compare the price of gas, the two types of government, the medical systems, the money exchange rates, and also when you consider the real estate markets and the quality of food, there is a big difference between the United States and Venezuela.
Select the sentence that uses correct parallel structure.
Education provides me with a future, gives me knowledge, and shows me how to deal with society.
Education facilitates me in certain ways to help me with my future, it makes me knowledgeable, and it shows me how to deal with society.
Education helps me with my future, gives me knowledge, and I can learn how to deal with society.
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Drivers in Miami use their commute time to put on make-up, shave, and talk on cell phones, too.
Drivers in Miami use their commute time to put on make-up, they shave, and talking on cell phones, too.
Drivers in Miami use their commute time to put on make-up, shave, and they talk on cell phones, too.
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Regardless of what types of programs are being shown, watching too much TV can affect individuals of all ages in how they grow physically, it can also affect their ability to learn, and influence their social life.
Regardless of what types of programs are being shown, watching too much TV can affect individuals of all ages in the physical, intellectual and social aspects of their lives.
Regardless of what types of programs are being shown, watching too much TV can affect individuals of all ages in their physical growth, in their mind and how they learn, and how they deal with others.
Select the sentence that is written with parallel structure.
The person who has had the most influence in my life is my mother because she understands me, and she supports me and shows devotion to my life.
The person who has had the most influence in my life is my mother because she understands me, usually always has support for me, and has shown devotion to my life.
The person who has had the most influence in my life is my mother because she understands me, supports me, and is devoted to my life.