) which of the following is not an example of parallel structure?
A) Yoga can help you develop flexibility, reduce, stress, and increase relaxation.
B) Learn how to analyze business audience, improve your style, and edit thoroughly.
C) You are all encouraged to come and share ideas, express concerns, and ask questions.
D) You can pay by credit card, check, or just fill out a pay roll deduction card.
Answer A is really not very parallel at all. Why?
A has a comma in the wrong place.
B and C have series of verb/direct object structures.
D = ??
To determine which of the following options is not an example of parallel structure, we need to identify the option that does not consist of parallel elements.
Parallel structure means using the same grammatical structure or format for each item in a series or list. This helps to create a sense of balance, clarity, and emphasis in writing or communication.
Now, let's analyze each option:
A) "Yoga can help you develop flexibility, reduce stress, and increase relaxation."
This option follows parallel structure as all the listed actions ("develop flexibility," "reduce stress," and "increase relaxation") are in the same format or structure.
B) "Learn how to analyze business audience, improve your style, and edit thoroughly."
This option also follows parallel structure as all the listed actions ("analyze business audience," "improve your style," and "edit thoroughly") are in the same format or structure.
C) "You are all encouraged to come and share ideas, express concerns, and ask questions."
This option follows parallel structure as all the listed actions ("come and share ideas," "express concerns," and "ask questions") are in the same format or structure.
D) "You can pay by credit card, check, or just fill out a pay roll deduction card."
This option does not follow parallel structure as the third item ("just fill out a pay roll deduction card") is not in the same format or structure as the first two items ("pay by credit card" and "check").
Therefore, option D is NOT an example of parallel structure.