Parallel Construction

1.  

   Introduce parallel construction and in what common situations it is preferred. 

2.  

   Explain how to repeat function words (e.g. prepositions, subordinators, etc.) between parallel structures.

3.  

   Explain how to present lists with parallel construction and how to avoid missing forms (e.g. prepositional phrases with noun phrases, infinitives with gerunds, etc.)

4.  

   Explain how to present paired ideas in a similar grammatical form for effect.

This packet should help a learner seeking to understand English writing style and who is confused about how to use parallel construction. It will explain when parallel construction is preferred and common errors with parallel construction.