Parallel Sentences?
I need help on parallel sentences. Here are the directions: Rephrase the following sentences so that any pairs or list contain parallel structure. Four of the sentences are correct as is. Don't be afraid to change some words but do keep the sentence's original meaning. The problem is... all the sentences seem to correct as is and I don't know how to change the ones that sound goofy. I'll just list a few of them:
1. Do you know who invented the hot dog and the origin of its name?
2. Some people mistakenly believe that hot dogs originally had dog meat in them.
5. Stevens had the idea of serving the sausages in a roll of bread, and people could put hot mustard on them.
I might add more later...thanks
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For a sentence or paragraph to be considered parallel, you have to make sure your pairs,lists,and etc. remain equal in value. If the sentence feels awkward when you are reading it, chances are it is not parallel.
1) Do you know who invented and named the hot dog?
2) Some people believed that hot dogs contained dog meat.
5) Stevens served the sausages in a roll of bread and people enjoyed mustard on them.
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