Question

argumentative writing
the grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.

1. one type of expository writing is argumentative. (2) it is when the writer takes

a stance on an issue and includes evidence to support his side of the argument.
(3) it is imperative for the writer to state his claim on the particular topic. (4) the
claim should include his reasons. (5) without reasons the argument is invalid.
(6) each body paragraph elaborate on each reason mentioned in the claim. (7) in
addition, body paragraphs must contain cited text evidence with commentary. (8)
the commentary describes how the evidence connects to the claim. (9) should
be twice as long as the evidence. (10) even if the evidence is paraphrased, it still
needs to be cited. (11) a proper citation in mla format includes the author’s last
name followed by the page number where the evidence is found.
(12) to make the argument credible, the writer must also include a counterclaim.
(13) this is where he acknowledges the opposite side of his claim with a rebuttal.
(14) a rebuttal refutes why the opposing viewpoint is incorrect or flawed.
(15) once the refutation is complete, it is time for the writer to conclude his
argument by summarizing the main points he explained to defend his stance. (16)
the conclusion should not repeat. (17) the claim or reasons word-for-word. (18)
instead, it should restate the claim and reasons using different verbiage. (19) the
last sentence of an argumentative essay should be a call-to-action. (20) it is what
inspires the reader to be proactive and make a difference like the writer has
what is the best way to correct the fragment in sentence 9?
a it should be twice as long as the evidence.
b the commentary should be twice as long as the evidence.
c twice as long as the evidence it should be.
d because it should be twice as long as the evidence.

Explanation:

To correct the fragment in sentence 9 ("Should be twice as long as the evidence"), we need a complete sentence with a subject. Option B provides a subject ("The commentary") and a complete thought, making it a grammatically correct sentence. Option A lacks a subject, C has an inverted and awkward structure, and D starts with "Because" which would make it a dependent clause without an independent clause to attach to.

Answer:

B. The commentary should be twice as long as the evidence.