The Following Sentences Form an Essay

question 13

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. However, even as late as 1550, soap had not won over everyone. For instance, a German duchess gets angry when she receives a box of soap as a gift; she threw the messenger out of the palace.

• A) consistency
• B) parallelism
• C) concise language

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Definitions:

Blue-Collar Workers

Employees working in manual labor fields or industries that typically require physical work, such as manufacturing or construction.

White-Collar Workers

Employees who perform professional, managerial, or administrative work, typically in an office setting, contrasting with blue-collar workers who perform manual labor.

Scribner

A reference to Sylvia Scribner, a prominent American psychologist known for her work in cognitive anthropology and learning in socio-cultural contexts.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize group goals over individual achievements and emphasize interdependence.