Advanced Parallel Writing Exercises
Practice 1: Parallelism in Complex Sentences
Rewrite the following sentences to correct the parallelism. Ensure that all parts of the
sentence maintain the same grammatical structure:
1. The company aims to expand its market presence, improving customer relations, and to
reduce operational costs.
2. In her free time, she enjoys painting landscapes, to read classic literature, and writing
poetry.
3. The workshop focused on teaching effective communication skills, how to manage time
efficiently, and resolving workplace conflicts.
4. He not only wants to travel the world but also learning about different cultures and trying
exotic cuisines.
5. The proposal includes hiring additional staff, the renovation of office spaces, and to
upgrade the current software.
Practice 2: Build Complex Sentences with Parallelism
Use the given prompts to construct sentences that maintain proper parallelism:
Prompt 1: Write about a person's qualities.
Example: "A good leader is decisive, empathetic, and capable of inspiring others."
Prompt 2: Describe goals for the year.
Example: "This year, I plan to save money, learn a new language, and improve my fitness."
Prompt 3: Highlight a busy schedule.
Example: "The student spent her day attending lectures, studying in the library, and working
part-time at a cafe."
Prompt 4: Write about team responsibilities.
Example: "The team was responsible for drafting the proposal, collecting data, and presenting
findings to the board."
