Question

. Which of the following is an example of using parallel words or phrases?

Answer 1

Answer:

I sang; you played; we won.

Explanation:

Parallel structure, or parallelism, means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance. Words and phrases should not only match in structure, but also in tense. Writers use parallel structure to add clarity to their writing and to make it easier to understand.

Answer 2

Answer:

The second option is the correct structure.

Explanation:

A parallel structure, also known as a parallelism, is a device that is characterized by the use of the same word pattern in the different clauses that are part of the complete statement. In this case, letter B is correct because it uses three different clauses within the same pattern: subject plus an irregular verb in past.