Using the same patterns of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level or importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as “and” or “or.”

Examples:

With the -ing form (gerund) of words:

Mary like hiking, swimming, and bicycling.

With infinitive phrase:

Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle

Mary likes to hike, swim, and ride a bicycle.

Plural Possessives:

Plurals are nouns and pronouns that refer to more than one thing.

Possessives are nouns and pronouns that show possesion.

Plural nouns:

Do not require an apostrphe
Ex: The plants in the greenhouse are thriving.

Singular possessive nouns:

Require an apostrophe followed by an “s".
The rule applies even if the singular noun already ends in “s” (The rhinoceros’s horn)
Ex: The company’s most popular products include shampoo and moisturizer.

Plural possessive nouns:

If the end in “s” they require an apostrophe after the “s”.
If a plural noun doesn’t end in “s”, then an “s” should be added after the apostrophe (The men’s swim team)
Ex: On many superhero teams, the heroes’ costumes are each a different color.

Pronouns: