The Following Sentences Form a Passage

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a passage. For each sentence, select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "fragment" if it is a fragment, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He is the creator of SwarmBots, large numbers of small robots.

• A) correct
• B) fragment
• C) run-on
• D) comma splice

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, requiring management to prevent further health complications.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical parameter in assessing cardiovascular health.

Secondary Prevention

Efforts and interventions aimed at early detection and prompt treatment of disease or injury to prevent more severe problems developing.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively enough to meet the body's needs, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling.