the problem is: Inclusive Language—Talking about People with Disabilities and Disease
His sister is afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy, so she is confined to a wheelchair.
2006-06-22 06:02:22 · 7 answers · asked by **LIBERTY** 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
His sister is afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy; therefore, she is confined to a wheelchair.
Afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy, his sister uses a wheelchair.
His sister is confined to a wheelchair due to her polio and muscular dystrophy.
hope i helped, man.
2006-06-22 06:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by blackknightpictures 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The correct grammatical sentence will be :-
His sister is afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy and hence, she is confined to a wheelchair.
2006-06-22 13:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by young_friend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this: "His sister is confined to a wheelchair because of suffering from polio and muscular dystrophy"
Or this: "His sister is afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy which confine her to a wheelchair"
2006-06-22 13:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Gabaos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer: Afflicted with polio and muscular dystrophy, his sister is confined to a wheelchair.
Hope you agree.
2006-06-22 17:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing worng with the grammar.
And I'd wager that you know that.
Is this some kind of jab at some group of people?
Are you trying to make a point of some kind?
What someone hurt your feelings, bud?
It might be time to get on with your life...
2006-06-22 13:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by norcalirish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once more, grammar is not the problem, this sentence is correct as stated. Even allowing for the current pervasive trend towards political correctness, I don't see the problem with this sentence, it is simply stating a medical fact.
2006-06-22 14:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
iceman's sentence number 1 is the best so far.
2006-06-22 13:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by marybk60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋