The secret to parallelism:
make sure that everything is the same.
- WRONG: Did you know that you have a purpose, that you are needed, and we love you?
- RIGHT: Did you know that you have a purpose, that you are needed, and that you are loved?
- WRONG: A good attitude, being on time, and speaking effectively are her attributes.
- RIGHT: Having a good attitude, being on time, and speaking effectively are her attributes.
- RIGHT: A good attitude, punctuality, and effective speech are her attributes.
- WRONG: This proposal is profitable, timely, and it helps us.
- RIGHT: This proposal is profitable, timely, and helpful.
And don't forget!
- "not only" NEEDS "but also" NOT JUST "but"
Franco is not only president of SGA but also captain of the baseball team.
- "either" NEEDS "or" NOT "nor"
Students must either write a paper or give a report.
- "neither" NEEDS "nor" NOT "or"
The Ethics Committee neither confirms nor denies the results of the investigation.
