ParallelismParallelism occurs when compound verbs or verbals express an action taking place at the same time or in the same tense. When such is the case, the verb and/or verbals must be in the same, or parallel, form.
Example: Gail sings and dances. ("Sings" and "dances" are parallel forms of the verb.) Types of Parallel Structure Coordinated ideas of equal rank, connected by "and," "but," "or," or "nor." Correct:
Compared ideas Correct:
Josh is talented not only as a basketball player, but also at playing tennis. (A noun is paired with a gerund.) Placement Place correlative conjunctions immediately before the parallel terms: Incorrect:
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