~ Understanding how parallel structure links related ideas
~ Using parallelism with gerunds, infinitives, and verbs
~ Recognizing and avoiding errors in parallelism
~ Crafting correct sentences using ellipsis
When you use a consistent grammatical pattern to link related gerunds, infinitives, and verbs in your sentences, you're using parallel structure. This important device helps you avoid clumsy sentence construction that can confuse and distract your audience. Once you master parallel structure, your sentences will flow logically and be easy to understand!
So don't let mistakes in English grammar embarrass you ¡ª now you can eliminate them from your speaking and writing forever.
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