Asked by nicole kline on Jul 13, 2024
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The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. Doctors don't completely understand yet, but they think that high blood pressure puts a strain on blood vessels, causing them to tear and developing weak areas where plaque can gain an easy foothold.
A) consistency
B) parallelism
C) concise language
Blood Vessels
Tubular structures in the circulatory system that transport blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.
High Blood Pressure
A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, potentially leading to health issues.
Plaque
A deposit of fatty substances and other substances on the inner wall of arteries.
- Detect inconsistencies in written materials.
- Enhance the use of succinct language by removing superfluous and extraneous words in written communication.
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surrya parveenJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The sentence should be rephrased to maintain parallelism in verb tense. For example: "Doctors don't completely understand yet, but they think that high blood pressure puts a strain on blood vessels, causing them to tear and develop weak areas where plaque can gain an easy foothold."
Learning Objectives
- Detect inconsistencies in written materials.
- Enhance the use of succinct language by removing superfluous and extraneous words in written communication.