Question

Which sentences correctly use parallel structure?

1.Bernie not only forgot his one-year anniversary with Rachel but also he missed his father's birthday.
2.Stan is a voracious reader, an expressive writer, and a skillful painter.
3.He aims to earn a little and spending less than he earns.
4.Two distinct processes are involved: the construction of meaning and the organization of ideas.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

2. Stan is a voracious reader, an expressive writer, and a skillful painter.

4. Two distinct processes are involved: the construction of meaning and the organization of ideas.

Answer 2

2. Stan is a voracious reader, an expressive writer, and a skillful painter. This is because in a parallel structure, two or more ideas are of equal importance. In this sentence, the ideas are that he is a reader, a writer, and a painter. Hope this helps.