1. Parallel Construction

2. Parallel Construction:
all verbs and nouns must be used consistently with one another.
This means that all verbs should be verbs should be in the same tense. Stay in present or past.
Also keep your nouns and adjectives consistent.

3. Verb Tenses: While Picasso painted his masterpiece, he a sandwich. ate
EXAMPLES
While Picasso painted his masterpiece, he a sandwich.
ate
eats
My friends and I enjoy skiing, reading, and sunsets.
watching
to watch
Gandhi encouraged his followers to pray diligently, even in the face of great trials, and out peaceful resolutions whenever possible.
seeking
to seek

4. Nouns/Adjectives:
EXAMPLES
The teacher told me to bring a pencil, a calculator, and my student identification number
what
was
The room behind the upper sanctuary was immaculate, beautiful, and
smelled excellent
fresh-smelling
If one wishes to do well in school, to put in a lot of effort.
one has
you have

5. Now you try
1. While he tried paying attention in math class, he is falling sleep.
2. He was tall, dark, and always knew the right thing to say.
3. I love eating, sleeping, and to play video games.
4. I would advise you to be polite, even when it is difficult, and respecting everyone’s individual rights.
5. Every day I eat cereal, a sandwich, and whatever my mom makes for dinner is.