Writing in parallel structure introduction to parallel structure ! Example: Not Parallel
The girl enjoys to hike, fish, and camping.
Parallel
The girl enjoys hiking, fishing, and camping.

Notice that in the parallel sentence, hiking, fishing, and camping, are all in the same form.

Directions: Highlight the parallel structure error in the sentence and rewrite it in correct parallel structure.
Part 1

Example: Mary likes baking cookies, trying new recipes, and she also likes to eat pie.

Mary likes baking cookies, trying new recipes, and eating pie.

1. When the sun rises, the blue birds sing, play, and love to fly.

2. After hibernation, the bear cubs emerged from their den, playing with a stick, and looked for food.

3. The gardeners and I will water the daisies, tend to the roses, and trimming the trees.

4. The student brilliantly, cleverly, and was believable when he delivered his speech.

5. There are many things I need to do today: go to the store, go to the gas station, and getting a haircut.