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Parallel Structure

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She likes to listen to music and reading the latest novels.

She likes to listen to music and to read the latest novels.

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He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and he jogged every afternoon.

He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and jogging every afternoon.

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The dog was excited: running, barking, and he chased after the boys.

The dog was excited: running, barking, and chasing after the boys.

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The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and the ashtrays were overflowing.

The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing ashtrays.

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Mary wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and the carpet needs cleaning.

Mary wanted to paint her office, to add some new draperies, and to clean the carpet.

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When Friday rolls around, do you go to the mall or are you going to work?

When Friday rolls around, do you go to the mall or to work?

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Last year, my brother dropped out of school, was looking for work, and needed a place to stay.

Last year, my brother dropped out of school, looked for work, and needed a place to stay.

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It is easier to tell the truth than lying to people you love.

It is easier to tell the truth than to lie to people you love.

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For her birthday, Marsha received a cake, some clothes, and she got a new cellphone.

For her birthday, Marsha received a cake, some clothes, and a new cellphone.

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The witness described the suspect as tall, light-skinned, and with a beard.

The witness described the suspect as tall, light-skinned, and bearded.

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Spending the day with you is better than if we were apart.

Spending the day with you is better than being apart.

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Brian disliked not only playing baseball but also to run long distances.

Brian disliked not only playing baseball but also running long distances.

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The new house has a large porch, an eat-in kitchen, and the floors are carpeted.

The new house has a large porch, an eat-in kitchen, and carpeted floors.

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I want neither your sympathy nor do I want your pity.

I want neither your sympathy nor your pity.

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Managing your money well is to be prepared for the future.

Managing your money well is preparing for the future.

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TOEFL: Walking reduces depression and anxiety, lessens stress, self-esteem is raised, and increases energy.

Walking reduces depression and anxiety, lessens stress, raises self-esteem, and increases energy.

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