Question

13. The best way to ensure parallel construction in your essay is to use similar

A. details in each paragraph.
B. topic headings in the outline.
C. sentence structure throughout the essay.
D. paragraph lengths.

Answer 1

The correct answer is c) "sentence structure throughout the essay."

Parallel constructions should use similar sentence structures. Sentences should use the same pattern (grammar structures) in order to be consider as parallel structures. If there is a break in the grammar pattern, then paralellism is not achieved.

For example, the sentence "The kids were playing soccer, drinking soda and collecting snails at the beach" uses parallel structures since it uses "ing" form followed by noun throughout the sentence.

Answer 2

Answer;

A. topic headings in your outline.

The best way to ensure parallel construction in your essay is to use similar topic headings in your outline.

Explanation;

-Parallelism involves use of elements in sentences that are grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound, meaning, or meter.

-The purpose of this technique is to add effectiveness and balance to the written piece.

-An example in a sentence; Like father, like son