Consistency: Finding and Using Parallel Elements

Application 3

Instructions Lack of parallelism makes the following sentences hard to follow. In each sentence, change the wording to create two or more elements playing the same sentence role. Rewrite the sentence, compounding those elements. Example: Developing your ideas logically, give examples, and to use clear transitions between thoughts are three elements of good writing. Developing your ideas logically, giving examples, and using clear transitions between thoughts are three elements of good writing. 1. The three places where people learn are in the home, playing, and at work. 2. You should try to gather as much knowledge as you can, because knowledge will help you with problems and cope with life. 3. The gold charm would cost you $8 and $3.50 in silver. 4. The techniques for getting good grades are to study course material thoroughly, testing your understanding, confidence, and to relax. 5. I meet people at work because I'm involved in answering phone calls, fix bulletin boards, and making posters, too.

/* */ CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 15.1 Pretest 15.2 Your Writing 15.3 Finding and Using Parallel Elements 15.4 Making Verb Tenses Consistent 15.5 Making Pronoun Point of View Consistent 15.6 Review & Practice Part 1 15.6 Review & Practice Part 2 15.7 Fun With Grammar 15.8 Return to Your Writing 15.9 Mastery Test