In Series/Pairs
The use of similar speech, such as words, clauses, phrases, and other elements to express similar ideas.
What is parallelism?
They come in pairs, e.g., "either/or".
What are correlative conjunctions?
What must remain consistent in structure when making a comparison using "than" or "as"?
What is the grammatical structure of compared elements?
Correct the sentence:
"The committee values efficiency, innovation, and working collaboratively with others."
What is "The committee values efficiency, innovation, and collaboration with others."
Correct the sentence:
"Not only does she excel in mathematics but also in solving complex theoretical problems."
What is "She excels not only in mathematics but also in solving complex theoretical problems"?
Correct the sentence:
"Her performance was as impressive, if not more, than any of her competitors."
What is "Her performance was as impressive as, if not more impressive than, that of any of her competitors"?
Correct the sentence:
"The new regulations require businesses to update their safety policies, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and that employee training is conducted annually."
What is "The new regulations require businesses to update their safety policies, ensure compliance with federal guidelines, and conduct employee training annually"?
Correct the sentence:
"She valued not only intelligence and dedication but also being able to think independently."
What is "She valued not only intelligence and dedication but also independent thought"?
Correct the sentence:
"The ancient historian argued that Rome's decline was more due to internal corruption than because of barbarian invasions."
What is "The ancient historian argued that Rome's decline was more due to internal corruption than due to barbarian invasions"?