parallelism
Use parallel construction in sentences as well as in lists. Express all similar sentence elements (subjects, verbs, verbals, objects) in a similar way.
Not Parallel Structure:
The lever was moved completely forward, going slightly to the right, and then it went backward halfway in order to complete the procedure.
We are not only responsible to our chief customer but also the taxpayers.
The lever was moved completely forward, going slightly to the right, and then it went backward halfway in order to complete the procedure.
We are not only responsible to our chief customer but also the taxpayers.
Parallel Structure:
To complete the procedure, push the lever all the way forward, slide it slightly to the right, and then pull it halfway back.
We are responsible not only to our chief customer but also to the taxpayers.
To complete the procedure, push the lever all the way forward, slide it slightly to the right, and then pull it halfway back.
We are responsible not only to our chief customer but also to the taxpayers.
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