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Parallel Structure

The document discusses parallel structure, which is when elements in a series have the same grammatical structure. It provides examples of parallel structure using nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, phrases, clauses, gerunds, infinitives, and correlative conjunctions. For instance, elements in a series can be joined by correlative conjunctions like both/and, neither/nor, or either/or to maintain parallel structure.

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Parallel Structure

The document discusses parallel structure, which is when elements in a series have the same grammatical structure. It provides examples of parallel structure using nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, phrases, clauses, gerunds, infinitives, and correlative conjunctions. For instance, elements in a series can be joined by correlative conjunctions like both/and, neither/nor, or either/or to maintain parallel structure.

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Unit 10 : Parallel Structure

Many students present information in a serie or list. The series may have two, three,
or more part that all have the same grammatical structure. This is known as parallel
structure.

Series containing Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Verbs, Clauses, or


Phrases

Nouns: Vitamin C is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure to the air.


Adjectives: The criticism that taking Vitamin C supplements is a waste of money is
considered to be inaccurate and unwarranted by some.
Verbs: There is evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, speeds wound healing,
and helps gym disease.
Adverb: Vitamin supplements can be prepared naturally and synthetically.
Phrase: Large amount of vitamin C can be bought in the form of crystal, or in the
form.
Clause: I haven't decided what i should do or where i should work.

Gerund or Infinitive

Infinitive: When people get scurvy thier cells tend to disintergrate and to fall apart.
Gerund: Claims for vitamin C such as reducing stress and improving athletic
performance have not been scientifically demonstrate.

Correlative Conjuntion

Both...and... neither...nor... either...or... not only...but also...


Ex: Both fruits and vegetables are rich sourch of vitamin C.
Since vitamin A is not created in the body,it must be supplied by either food or
supplements.

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