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MORE PARALLEL STRUCTURE

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Clauses

EXAMPLE

Coach suggested that they run laps and that they lift weights.

Coach told them to work out in the off-season and to stay in playing condition.

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NOT

Coach suggested that they run laps and lift weights.

Coach told them to work out in the off-season and stay in playing condition.

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Tense

EXAMPLE

She read the chapter and wrote a summary.

Yesterday we finished our report, practiced our presentation, and waited to hear from our parents.

 

NOT

She read the chapter and writes a summary.

Yesterday we finished our report, practice our presentation, and waited to hear from our parents. 

To Summarize

Two or more similar ideas in a sentence must use the same word pattern.

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