San José State University
Parallelism
What is parallelism? Novice writers learn about parallelism and practice balancing 10 sentences for better syntax and parallel structure. A clear, straightforward worksheet with answers included.
Scholastic
Narrative Writing
If you're looking to start a unit based around narrative writing, make sure to consider this resource while you're planning. This book covers five topics: writing personal narratives, writing narratives about others, writing...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure
Defines the term and gives a number of detailed examples of its use. Also includes proofreading strategies to try. L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Usage Parallel Structure
This entry defines parallel structure and provides the five rules of parallel structure complete with explanation and examples.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallel Structure With Clauses
An explanation of how to use parallel structure with clauses.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Rules for Finding and Fixing Errors in Parallel Structure
Rules and examples to explain parallel structure, how to maintain it, and how to fix errors in parallelism. Click on the links for at the top to get information on each section. L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Exercise 2: Recognizing Parallel Structure
Practice identifying errors in parallel structure by reading 20 sentences and determining if each contains an error in parallelism or not.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Parallel Structure
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify parallel structure in the context of a sentence.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure in Professional Writing
A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallelism With Prepositions
An explanation with examples of using parallel structure with prepositions.
Other
Bellevue Community College: Writing Lab: Parallelism [Pdf]
A printable guide with explanations and examples of sentences with and without parallel structure. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF] L.9-10.1a Parallelism
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Faulty Parallelism in Comparisons Using Than
This page focuses on correcting mistakes in parallel structure when using the word "than" in a comparison. It also covers how to correct the parallelism.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Parallelism: Lists After a Colon
An explanation of how to use parallel structure in lists.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Parallelism With Gerunds and Infinitives
An explanation with examples of using parallel structure with gerunds and infinitives.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallelism With Either, Or
An explanation and examples of using parallel structure with the correlative conjunction either or.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Parallel Form
This site from the Capital Community College defines the term and gives many examples of faulty parallelism and the corrected version of sentences. Includes links to a couple of quizzes at the bottom of the page. "Most of the...
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallelism in Writing
An explanation and examples of using parallelism in writing.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallelism
A list of ten situations where writing should be parallel. Each contains a link to additional information.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Parallelism With Not Only, but Also
An explanation of parallel structure with the correlative conjunction not only but also.
Grammar Tips
Grammar Tips: Faulty Parallelism in Coordinate Elements: Short Version
This resource presents many examples of awkward and faulty parallelism which could be used for a class writing exercise, as well as for a guide to constructing correct sentences.
Towson University
Towson University: Online Writing Support: Avoiding Shifts
This entry focuses on avoiding shifts when writing sentences including shifts in verb tense, mood, number, person, discourse, and sentence structure. It provides explanation and examples of each type of error and explanation and examples...
Other
Western Grammar: Module 2: Advanced Sentence Structure
Online grammar textbook explaining sentence structure provides definitions of different types of subordinate clauses and exercises related to this topic. There is also information on phrases and other components of sentences.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...
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Write Content Solutions: Correlative Conjunctions
Learn about correlative conjunctions and how to use them while considering agreement and parallel structure.
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