English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
PARALLELISM
She likes ~reading, swimming and to dance~ (nonstandard).
She likes *reading, swimming, and dancing* (standard).
Note the -ing pattern.
The committee aims to ~improve education, reducing poverty, and creating jobs~ (nonstandard).
The committee aims to *improve education, reduce poverty, and create jobs* (standard).
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Note the present tense pattern: improve, reduce and create.
The manager wanted employees who are punctual, dedicated, and show creativity (nonstandard).
The manager wanted employees who are punctual, dedicated, and creative.
Note the adjectival patterns.
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