Q2: Paired Ideas

Q2: Paired Ideas: Balance parallel ideas presented as pairs.  See Writing for Success Section 7.3 pp. 278-283 or the following:  http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/parallelism.htm

Joe finds it easier to speak in abstractions than grounding his thoughts in reality. – Not parallel

Joe finds it easier to speak in abstractions than to ground his thoughts in reality. – Parallel

Mother could not persuade me that giving is as much as joy as to receive. – Not parallel

Mother could not persuade me that giving is as much as joy as receiving. – Parallel