Coordinate Ideas
I do not enjoy thinking and going running.
I do not enjoy thinking and running.
Skiing is no longer is as fun as to swim.
Skiing is no longer as fun as swimming.
(gerund and infinitive, two gerunds)
Neither the teacher and the students were prepared for the surprise quiz.
Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the surprise quiz.
The skipper had a harsh voice, a weatherbeaten face, and was very stocky in build.
The skipper had a harsh voice, a weatherbeaten face, and a stocky build.
The committee studied all aspects of the problem-humane, political, and costs.
The committee studied all aspects of the problem-humane, political, and financial.
(humane and political were adjs, costs was noun)
I like swimming more than going fishing.
I like swimming more than fishing.
He is not just interested in sports, but also in music or art.
He is not just interested in sports, but also in music and art.
She enjoys swimming, dancing, and to bike.
She enjoys swimming, dancing, and biking.
HAVE TO TELL US TWO WAYS TO FIX
According to my teacher, my composition revealed exceptional creative ability but that I make too many spelling errors.
1. According to my teacher, my composition revealed exceptional creative ability but too many spelling errors.
2. According to my teacher, my composition revealed that I have exceptional creative ability but that I make too many spelling errors.
Her novel was praised more for its style than for what it had to say.
Her novel was praised more for its style than for its ideas.
(first was noun paired with clause now noun paired with noun)
You should either finish your homework but you can go to bed early.
You should either finish your homework or you can go to bed early.
One of the accident victims suffered a broken arm, several broken ribs, and one of her lungs was punctured.
One of the accident victims suffered a broken arm, several broken ribs, and a punctured lung.