Q1: Items in a Series

Q1: Items in a Series: Balance parallel words, phrases, and clauses in a series.  See Writing for Success Section 7.3 pp. 278-283 or the following:  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/parallelism.htm

Because I read several romance novels, I learned that there is nothing more important than being wealthy, having good looks, and to enjoy the night life. — Not parallel

Because I read several romance novels, I learned that there is nothing more important than being wealthy, having good looks, and enjoying the night life. — Parallel

Extremely cranky people will usually display certain actions, such as moping, they stomp a lot, griping, and can yell a lot. – Not parallel

Extremely cranky people will usually display certain actions, such as moping, stomping, griping, and yelling. — Parallel