REVIEW -

PARALLELISM
Most Important Rule in Parallelism

Always join words, phrases, or

clauses with the same grammatical
forms.
Achieving a post graduate degree is
not cheap. It will not be easy.
(neither… nor)
Achieving a post graduate degree is
neither cheap nor easy.
Using the connectors in parenthesis, connect each pair to make
one sentence. Observe parallelism in writing.

1. The scientist stopped his research at

once when he realized that nitroglycerine
had a high explosive power. He also
realized it could have horrible application
to warfare. (and)
1. The scientist stopped his research at
once when he realized that nitroglycerine
had a high explosive power and it could
have horrible application to warfare.
Using the connectors in parenthesis, connect each pair to make
one sentence. Observe parallelism in writing.

2. The masterpiece was created

through his talent and passion. It
was created with hard work.(and)
2. The masterpiece was created
through his talent, his passion, and
his hard work.
Using the connectors in parenthesis, connect each pair to make
one sentence. Observe parallelism in writing.

3. Isaac who was celebrating his birthday

did not hope to receive a birthday gift. He
was not expecting to hear any greeting
over the radio. (neither…nor)
3. Isaac who was celebrating his
birthday neither hoped to receive a
birthday gift nor to hear any
greeting over the radio.
Using the connectors in parenthesis, connect each pair to make
one sentence. Observe parallelism in writing.

4. Mikaela is smart. Mikaela is kind

and has many friends. (Not only...but
also)
4. Mikaela is not only smart but
also kind and friendly.
Using the connectors in parenthesis, connect each pair to make
one sentence. Observe parallelism in writing.

5. This summer, we can go to

Palawan. We can go to Baguio
instead. (Either… or)
5. This summer, either we can go to
Palawan or go to Baguio instead.