Parallel Structures Build Better Sentences

Lift Your Language

When we discuss ways of writing for clarity and precision, one of the less talked-about techniques is the use of parallel structures, also called ‘parallelism’.

It’s a way of constructing sentences and lists that makes your writing smoother and definitely more professional.

In simple terms, parallelism is consistency in the grammatical forms of your sentences. The key is to be aware of the parts of speech you are using.