Question

question 11 points 4
how do you fix faulty parallelism? give an example of faulty parallelism and correct it.
note: use your own words to answer this question.

Explanation:

To fix faulty parallelism, ensure that linked words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence follow the same grammatical structure (e.g., all gerunds, all infinitive verbs, all noun phrases). This creates consistency and clarity.

Answer:

1. Fixing faulty parallelism: Align the grammatical structure of related elements in a sentence so they match (e.g., use the same verb form, phrase type for listed items).
2. Faulty parallelism example: "I enjoy hiking, swimming, and to run."
3. Corrected version: "I enjoy hiking, swimming, and running."