Parallel sentences are balanced and easy for readers to understand. Choose which sentence has the better parallel structure. a. If you write well, speak well, and use good interpersonal skills, you will do well in this corporation. b. If you write well, speak well, and are using good interpersonal skills, you will do well in this corporation.

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Yasmine Walls

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14 September, 18:54

Parallel sentences are balanced and easy for readers to understand. Choose which sentence has the better parallel structure. a. If you write well, speak well, and use good interpersonal skills, you will do well in this corporation. b. If you write well, speak well, and are using good interpersonal skills, you will do well in this corporation.

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Julianne Wolfe · Answer 1

This sentence has the better parallel structure: If you write well, speak well, and are using good interpersonal skills, you will do well in this corporation.

Explanation:

Parallel structure is the repeat of a grammar form selected in a single sentence (also referred to as parallelization). By using the same grammatical template for each object or concept linked in your sentence, you develop a parallel structure.

While linking clauses to a coordinating conjunction including for, versus or but, so, or yet, a parallel organized form should be used.

Several examples have included the following:

correct: we prepare our bed in the morning, eat breakfast and feed the dog. Incorrect: We render our bed in the morning, finish breakfast and nourish our dog.