Asked by Brayan Ospina on May 31, 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. They often sold this crude soap to the Greeks, Romans, and the Gauls bought it too.
A) consistency
B) parallelism
C) concise language
Parallelism
The use of components in sentences that are grammatically the same, or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter.
Consistency
The quality of maintaining a uniform, stable, and predictable character or performance over time.
Concise Language
The use of few words to convey an idea effectively without unnecessary elaboration.
- Recognize and correct errors in parallelism in sentences or paragraphs.
Verified Answer
YW
Yonaidria WorthemJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The sentence lacks parallelism because the verb tense shifts from past tense to present tense. It should read "They often sold this crude soap to the Greeks, Romans, and Gauls."
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and correct errors in parallelism in sentences or paragraphs.