Parallel subordination of subordinate clauses is one of three types of subordination of secondary (or dependent) parts in a complex sentence. Each type has its own subtleties and tricks, knowing which you can easily determine this type.
Uniform, sequential and parallel subordination of subordinate clauses
All three types characterize the order in which the answer to the question posed from the main part of the proposal occurs. It is worth noting that there can be (and most often) accessory parts several pieces and they can stand both in front of the main part, and after it.
Uniform subordination of subordinate clauses is such subordination when all minor parts answer the same question. As a rule, such clauses have one common union or common word. For example: "Mom told me that everything will be fine and that she will buy me a doll." In this case, you can see one common union of "what." However, there are times when the union is skipped, but it is implied. An example is the following sentence: "Nastya noticed that he was looking at her and he had a blush on her cheeks." In this embodiment, the union is omitted, but the meaning remains the same. It is very important to clearly see this omitted union, since such sentences are often found on the exam.
Sequential subordination of subordinate clauses is such subordination when minor members answer the question of their โpredecessorโ, that is, questions are asked from each part of the sentence to the subsequent member. For example: "I am sure that if I get an excellent mark, I will go to a good educational institution." The sequence is pronounced here: I'm sure (what?) That ..., then (what will happen?).
Parallel subordination of subordinate clauses is a form of subordination when the secondary parts relate to one main member of a sentence. They do not answer one question, but together explain the meaning of the main statement. It is advisable to draw up schemes of complex sentences of this kind in order not to make a mistake in determining the type. So, an example of parallel submission: "When the cat jumped out of the window, Masha pretended that nothing terrible had happened." So, the main part is the middle of the sentence (and one can ask a question from both the first subordinate and the second): Masha pretended (when?) And (what happened then?). It is worth noting that a simple complex sentence will not contain any of the types of submission presented above. As a rule, they are based only on the compositional connection between the parts.
Thus, we can conclude that in a complex sentence the dependent parts have three types of connection: homogeneous, sequential and parallel subordination of subordinate clauses. Each type determines the dependence on the main term and the relationship with the same minor parts. To correctly determine this type, it is enough just to ask a question correctly and draw diagrams of complex sentences, marking these very questions with arrows. After a visual drawing, everything will immediately become clear.