Parallelism is the usage of similar grammatical construction to
express similar content and function. This enables the reader to
recognize the similarity or comparison made between the item. All items,
phrases, or clauses used in a sentence should be parallel.
Example 1
Incorrect: The doctor recommended a daily intake of 10mg protein, exercising and changing the diet plan.
Correct: The doctor recommended a daily intake of 10 mg protein,exercise, and a change in diet plan.
Example 2
Incorrect: We spoke to the Dutch, the French, Spanish and Italian citizens.
Correct: We spoke to the Dutch, the French, the Spanish, and the Italian citizens.
Correct: We spoke to the Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian citizens.
Example 1
Incorrect: The doctor recommended a daily intake of 10mg protein, exercising and changing the diet plan.
Correct: The doctor recommended a daily intake of 10 mg protein,exercise, and a change in diet plan.
Example 2
Incorrect: We spoke to the Dutch, the French, Spanish and Italian citizens.
Correct: We spoke to the Dutch, the French, the Spanish, and the Italian citizens.
Correct: We spoke to the Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian citizens.
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