What that means is let's be consistent in how we compare things or actions. Consider: He enjoys books, food and listening to music on his stereo.In a parallel universe, that would read:
He enjoys books, food and music. (Three parallel nouns)
Or:
He enjoys reading, eating and listening to music. (Three gerunds)
How about this?
He is a fisherman who likes tying flies and to fish little streams.
Make that: He is a fisherman who likes tying flies and fishing little streams.
How about this?
The soldiers destroyed the bridges, but homes and businesses were left intact.
Think you have the fix? Then answer with a comment, hot shot.
4 comments:
How about "The soldiers destroyed the bridges, but salvaged homes and businesses."
We have a winner.
The soldiers destroyed the bridge but they left the homes and businesses intact.
Another winner!
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