Parallel structure is not only the grammatically correct way to express related ideas, it is also the most graceful, rhythmic and powerful way. Look at the groupings of ideas below. For each group of words, write a clear, concise complete sentence using parallel structure. a. His hobbies: movies, going white water kayaking, to cook northern Italian food. b. The qualities of the book: thoroughly

researched, a page-turner, having importance to the current political scene c. What she looks for in a new computer: speed, the ability to be compatible with other components, a price that she can afford d. The day: had warmth, sun, a gentle breeze was blowing e. The solution: the education of the public, to create stricter laws, enforcing those laws

What will be an ideal response?


a. His hobbies were watching movies, white water kayaking and northern Italian cooking.
b. The book was thoroughly researched, intellectually engaging and politically important.
c. When shopping for a new computer, she looks for speed, compatibility and affordability.
d. The day was warm, sunny and breezy.
e. The solution is to educate the public, create stricter laws and enforce those laws.

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