What is Parallel Structure?
What is Parallel Structure?
These lines are parallel. They're identical and always the same distance apart. They follow the same pattern. When you're writing a sentence with multiple parts, you want to use parallel structure.
Parallel structure is when words take the same form, or follow the same pattern, in a sentence.
Look at this sentence: To play in the snow is like spending time in a magical wonderland.
Do you notice anything wrong with it? Here's a hint: It doesn't contain parallel structure.
Look at this sentence: Playing in the snow is like spending time in a magical wonderland.
Do you notice the difference?
The practice questions and video below will help you discover more about parallel structure.
Related Worksheets: