parallel- parallel structures in sentences
writing style - subtle
The boys didn't harvest the pheasant because they were naive, kind feelings, and they forgot their equipment. parallelism problem
they were naive, kind feelings, and they forgot their equipment.
naive (adjective)
kind feelings (adjective and a noun)
they forgot their equipment (independent clause)
The styles of the three points are all different.
same style - parallel
they were naive, kind, and unprepared. parallel
adj, adj, and adj.
they had naive hearts, kind feelings, and empty hands. interesting
they were naive, they had kind feelings, and they forgot their equipment. parallel, overwritten, too much writing for such simple ideas
they were naive, they had kind feelings, and they forgot their equipment. parallel, overwritten, too much writing for such simple ideas
Practice 1
6. I like to bite into a fresh apple and taste the juicy sweetness.
I like biting into a fresh apple and to taste the juicy sweetness. XXX
I like biting into a fresh apple and tasting the juicy sweetness. HIGH-QUALITY STYLE
Practice 3
1. I admire him for his intelligence, cheerful disposition, and honesty.
I admire him for his intelligence, cheerfulness, and honesty. OPTION
I admire him for his intelligent mind, cheerful disposition, and honest character. OPTION
3. The boat sailed across the lake smoothly and quiet.
The boat sailed across the lake smoothly and quietly.
The boat sailed across the lake smooth and quiet.
speaking- casual
The boat sailed across the smooth and quiet lake.
How are you?
I'm doing good. XXX
I'm doing well.
Many visitors enjoy visiting Disneyland and touring movie studios.
7. Children are usually interested in but a little frightened by snakes.
interesting/ interested
boring/ bored
exciting/ excited
fascinating/ fascinated
ed - your emotion
ing- describes the thing itself
The movie was boring.
I was bored.
Math is interesting to me.
I am interested in math.
8. Fainting can result from either a lack of oxygen or a loss of blood. noun preposition noun
9. The students have learned how to write their thesis statements, organize their material, and summarizinge their conclusions.
The students have learned how to write their thesis statements, organize their material, and summarize their conclusions.
11. Not only universities support medical research but also many government agencies.
Not only universities but also many government agencies support medical research. CLEARER
12. Physics explains why water freezes and how the sun produces heat.
18. Walking briskly for 30 minutes or running quickly for 15 minutes ...
Understanding and Using English Grammar, Betty Azar
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