Ambibalent conjunction & Paralelism

Ambibalent conjunction & Paralelism

1. ambibalent conjunction

   • if it is placed at the beginning of a sentence can create problems in interpretation
     • Eg: Since my government began making contributionst to this program years ago, it has scored many successes.
       • Mi gobierno comenzò a hacer contribuciones a este programa años atràs, desde entonces el programa ha registrado muchos logros.

2. paralelism

   • Make sentences to have the same or paralel structure. paralel structure is paramount in good writting.
     • Parallele examples with clauses:
       • incorrect: My parents did not approve of my actions or what I said. correct: My parents did not approve of hat I did nor what I said.
     • Parallel examples with phrases:
       • incorrect: Please place the leftover chicken on the counter or you can put it on the refrigerator. correct: Please place the leftover chicken on the counter or in the refrigerator.