Question

When you write a formal essay, you should always follow the steps of the writing process, including prewriting to gather your ideas, drafting to organize your ideas, and making revisions to make sure your ideas are logical.

Which phrases are parallel in the sample sentence? Check all that apply.

“write a formal essay”
“the steps of the writing process”
“prewriting to gather your ideas”
“drafting to organize your ideas”
“making revisions to make sure your ideas are logical”

Answer 1

The parallel phrases are:
- “prewriting to gather your ideas”
- “drafting to organize your ideas”
- “making revisions to make sure your ideas are logical”

All three are gerund phrases serving as items in a series.