Saying "Marsha Gordon,whose husband is a noted surgeon,was named seller of the week," is an example of _______.
A)generic construction
B)nonparallel language
C)stereotyping
D)marking

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This statement is an example of nonparallel language because it starts with naming Marsha Gordon, but then shifts the focus to her husband's profession, which is unrelated to her being named seller of the week. This can create confusion and distract from the main point of the sentence.

Saying "Marsha Gordon,whose Husband Is a Noted Surgeon,was Named Seller