Asked by Armand Hairabedian on May 26, 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. Others in the ancient world would not go near soap with a ten-foot pole.
A) consistency
B) parallelism
C) concise language
Consistency
The characteristic of being coherent, uniform, or performing in a predictable manner over time.
Parallelism
The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.
Concise Language
Using few words to express an idea efficiently without unnecessary elaboration or redundancy.
- Identify errors in consistency within written texts.
Verified Answer
SV
Sarah VolpeMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The phrase "with a ten-foot pole" is an idiom that could be simplified to "avoided." This would make the sentence more concise without changing the meaning.
Learning Objectives
- Identify errors in consistency within written texts.