The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. By the middle of the nineteenth century, however, soap became the inexpensive common item that we use daily every day.
A) consistency
B) parallelism
C) concise language

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"daily" and "every day" mean the same thing, so using both is redundant. A more concise sentence would be: "By the middle of the nineteenth century, soap became an inexpensive and common item that we use daily."

The Following Sentences Form an Essay