Lesson 3: Parallel Structure & Fixing Modifiers B2 Advanced Writing Focus: To write at a professional B2 level, your sentences must be balanced and clear. Today, we are learning to polish your writing by mastering Parallel Structure and fixing Modifiers . Parallel structure ensures that items in a list use the same grammatical form (keeping lists grammatically identical). Fixing modifiers ensures that your descriptive phrases point exactly to the right noun, avoiding confusing or humorous misunderstandings. Key Concepts: Parallel Gerunds - When listing activities, keep all verbs in the exact same '-ing' format (hiking, swimming, exploring). Parallel Infinitives - Keeping verbs in the to+base form (to clean, to prepare, to greet). Misplaced Modifiers - A phrase placed too far from its noun, causing confusion. Dangling Modifiers - A phrase modifying a missing subject. The "Funny" Mistake If you misplace a modifier, you can accidentally create a very funny sentence! Example: "Covered in spicy pepper sauce, the tourist lo…
