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Old 16-Mar-2005, 03:50
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Default about parallel structure

Hello teachers!
I would like to thank you for your constant help .
i wonder if this sentence is grammatically correct : Either you begin to study now or risk failing the exam. Can the phrase, 'you begin to study' and 'risk failing the exam' form a parallel?
i think it's ok because 'you begin' is also a kind of imperative just like 'risk failing'.
But from the view of a native speaker of english, am i right or wrong?

What about using 'Either you begin to study now or your risk failing the exam'
or 'Either you begin to study now or you will risk failing the exam'
I am looking forward your kind answer.
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