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 * finding the core SUBJECT-VERB-OBJECT helps to identify other sentences parts and to avoid confusing or mismatching subject-verb agreement and other mistakes
+=== Parallelism ===
+* the SAT Writing test frequently measures "parallelism,"
+** or maintaining "parallel" verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and comparatives
+* parallel verb tense
+** if one verb is in the past, then (usually) the other verbs in the sentence must also maintain "parallel" tense, i.e. also be in the past tense
+** ex.
+click EXPAND for an example from CB practice test 10, question 9:
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<pre>Children were entertained by its plot about the antics of a mischievous cat and [9] [is] captivated by its eye-catching illustrations and memorable rhythms and rhymes.
+A) is [NO CHANGE]
+B) was
+C) has been
+D) DELETE the underlined portion</pre>
+* the correct answer B) was matches or is "parallel" to the verb "were" from "Children were entertained"
+</div>
 === Practice ===
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