The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction.
One reason a lawyer might not ask an important witness to testify is because the lawyer does not trust the witness's memory.
Correct sentence:
A. A lawyer might not ask an important witness to testify because the lawyer does not trust the witness's memory.
B. One reason a lawyer might not ask an important witness to testify is that the lawyer does not trust the witness's memory.
Mixed construction:
C. One reason why a lawyer might not ask an important witness to testify is because the lawyer does not trust the witness's memory.
Answer (1)
The given sentence is a mixed construction. Two altered versions are correct, while the last one remains a mixed construction. Understanding proper sentence structure helps clarify the meaning conveyed in writing. ;
