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    The document discusses different types of parallel structures used in English sentences: both...and... is used to connect two equal items; either...or... is used to give a choice between two options; neither...nor... is used to deny two options; and not only...but also... is used to connect two ideas where the second expands on the first. Examples of sentences using each type of parallel structure are provided.

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    PARALLELISM

    BOTH…AND….

    • Suzy loves both reading and writing.


    • Suzy both loves reading and enjoys writing.
    • Both Suzy and Susan love reading.
    EITHER…OR…

    • Whenever Sam does not do his homework, he always tries


    to either skip classes or lie to the teacher.
    • Every afternoon, Sam either sleeps at home or plays
    outside.
    • Either Sam or Tim loves playing basketball.
    • Either Sam or his 2 brothers love playing basketball.
    NEITHER…NOR…

    • David neither did his homework nor studied


    for the test.
    • David loves neither meat nor fish.
    • Neither David nor Sam loves meat.
    • Neither David nor his parents love meat.
    NOT ONLY…BUT ALSO…

    • Jim is not only talented but also smart.


    • Jim not only loves playing guitar but also likes dancing
    ballet.
    • Not only does Jim love playing guitar, but he also likes
    dancing ballet.
    • Not only Jim but also Jack loves playing guitar.
    • Not only Jim but also his sisters love playing guitar.

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