A-run-on
B-fragment
C-misplaced modifier
D-lack of parallelism
2006-11-15 06:52:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This is a sentence fragment that uses a connecting word (because), but there is nothing in front of it to connect. This lack of parallelism creates a sentence fragment. I see your confusion on the correct answer, because I can see it both ways.
When we converse, we often ask questions of why something takes place. The person often answers with a sentence fragment that starts with "because."
While this is normal colloquial speech, it is not proper in formal writing. Here is an example:
Why did Karen not attend school today?
Verbal Response: Because she was sick.
Formal Written Response: Karen did not attend school today because she was sick.
This last respons gives the parallelism that is needed when using a connecting word. I think the best answer to the question would be D - lack of parallelism. Someone may very well correct me on this.
I hope this helps!
Sue
2006-11-15 07:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FRAGMENT
How many of these are you going to post? Have you tried looking in your grammar book?
2006-11-15 14:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a fragment
2006-11-15 15:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by It's Me 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
B
2006-11-15 15:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy C. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
B
2006-11-15 14:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by jatass 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋