Parallelism requires you to use the same grammatical form in all the items of a list –- they should either all start with verbs or they should all start with nouns. It is not good style to have some start with verbs and some with nouns. Parallel items are easier to read and add a sense of balance to your writing.

(See also ORDER IN LISTS and TURN NOUNS INTO VERBS).


Published on: Nov 26, 2022 at 07:45

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