Parallelism

Question 1

Is it parallel? if so, name the X and Y element as well as the parallel marker

the airline is expected to increase the number of flights, rather than continue to use feeder aircraft

Answer 1

parallel marker: “rather than” is an open parallel marker

The verb “TO INCREASE” can split “TO” across elements if an open marker is used.

[X] “to increase”
[Y] “(to) continue”