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| Parallelism |
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| Parallelism refers to the practice of using similar patterns of |
| grammatical structure, and sometimes length, for coordinated words, |
| phrases, and clauses. |
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| Parallel construction is especially important in bulleted lists. The |
| table shows some unparallel structures and how they can be made |
| parallel with a little rewording. |
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| +----------------------------------+----------------------------------+ |
| | Parallel (do) | Unparallel (don't) | |
| +==================================+==================================+ |
| | 1. Mount the panel. | 1. Mount the panel. | |
| | 2. Install the battery. | 2. Battery installation. | |
| | 3. Wire the keypad. | 3. Wiring the keypad. | |
| +----------------------------------+----------------------------------+ |
| | The system sends a message to | The system sent a message to the | |
| | the call center, which calls the | call center, which calls the | |
| | customer and tells about the | customer and will tell about the | |
| | burglary. | burglary. | |
| +----------------------------------+----------------------------------+ |
| | The system tried to send alarm | The system tried to send alarm | |
| | messages that were precise and | messages that had precision and | |
| | accurate. | were accurate. | |
| +----------------------------------+----------------------------------+ |
| | You need to install the panel, | You need to install the panel, | |
| | wire the sensors, and test the | wire the sensors, and you | |
| | phone line. | must test the phone line. | |
| +----------------------------------+----------------------------------+ |
