Grammar Entry 270 / 1011 60-second read

Parallel Structure

Keep similar items in the same grammatical form.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

She likes to run, swimming, and hiking. He is tall, dark, and has charm.

✓ Correct

She likes to run, swim, and hike. He is tall, dark, and charming.

The ruleii

In lists, keep grammatical form consistent: all verbs, all nouns, all adjectives.

It improves clarity and makes sentences flow better.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

In lists, keep grammatical form consistent: all verbs, all nouns, all adjectives.

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