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ARALLELISM
Although there is no formal grammatical rule that calls for consistency or parallelism
in verb use, it is generally bene cial to writing to maintain the same or similar
tenses, moods, voices, and soon from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph,
and beyond. Of course, monotony is not a goal of writing, and variety can come from all sorts of changes intense or any other verb property. Just be certain that such shifts leave an understandable, easily followed statement for the reader.
Verbs are important parts of sentences, and there are many entries in this book that discuss various aspects of how they are formed, function, and are best used. Be sure to consult all the italicized topics if you have more questions about any aspect of verbs that is outlined in this entry.
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