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Thesis Statement & Parallelism (Part 2)

The document discusses the importance of maintaining parallelism in a three-part structure when writing. It provides examples of parallel and non-parallel structures at the word, phrase, and clause levels, emphasizing that consistency in form is crucial. The document also highlights how to correctly structure lists and avoid mixing forms to ensure clarity and coherence in writing.

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Thesis Statement & Parallelism (Part 2)

The document discusses the importance of maintaining parallelism in a three-part structure when writing. It provides examples of parallel and non-parallel structures at the word, phrase, and clause levels, emphasizing that consistency in form is crucial. The document also highlights how to correctly structure lists and avoid mixing forms to ensure clarity and coherence in writing.

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THESIS

STATEMENT &
PARALLELISM
(PART 2)
LEED 1301
• When writing a three-part (controlling ideas)
structure, maintaining parallelism is very
important.
• Parallel structure means using the same pattern
of words to show that the ideas have the same
level of importance.
• This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause
level.
1. Words and Phrases

✔ With the –ing form (gerund)


Parallel:
Mary likes hiking, swimming and cycling.

✔ With the verb form


Parallel:
Mary likes to hike, swim and cycle.

✔ With infinitive phrases


Parallel:
Mary likes to hike, to swim and to cycle.
• Do not mix forms

Example 1:
✔Not Parallel:
Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle.

✔Parallel:
Mary likes hiking, swimming, and cycling.
Example 2:
✔ Not Parallel:
The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately and in a
detailed manner.

✔Parallel:
The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and
thoroughly.
Example 3:
✔Not Parallel:
The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to
study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation
was low.

✔Parallel:
The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to
study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked
motivation.
2. Clauses

• A parallel structure that begins with clauses must keep on with


clauses.

• Changing to another pattern or changing the voice of the verb


(from active to passive or vice versa) will break the parallelism.
Example 1:
✔ Not parallel:
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too
much and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.

✔ Parallel:
The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too
much and that they should do some warm-up exercises before the game.
Example 2:
✔Not Parallel:
The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that he
would have time to show his slide presentation and that questions would be asked by
the buyers (passive).

✔Parallel:
The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that he
would have time to show his slide presentation and that he would get questions from
buyers.
• Lists after a colon
Example 1:
✔Not Parallel:
The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct
spellings and looking up irregular verbs.

✔Parallel:
The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, accurate pronunciations,
correct spellings and irregular verbs.

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