Check Your Understanding- Question 3 of 20 Attempt 1 of 2
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• 1.3.6 Analyze Strengths and Weaknesses of Cover Letters
Read this paragraph from a cover letter:
As a licensed pilot, I am certified to fly a number of aircraft that
are popular in today's busy industry. I've flown both large planes
and small planes, fast and slow.
Which mistake does the job applicant most clearly make?
A. She writes with an unprofessional tone.
O B. She doesn't state her qualifications.
C. She uses insensitive language.
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D. She doesn't provide enough detail.

the sentence does not violate the phrase structure second rule (introduced by noam chomsky) because noun phrases consist of a determiner such as a, the or every, and a noun. in the sentence, the noun phrase the cake includes a determiner (the) and a noun (cake).

on the other hand, the first rule indicates that a sentence encloses a noun phrase, followed by a verb phrase. the example sentence can be analysed as follows:

john (n) + ate (v) + the (det) + cake (n).

the legal limit for the drivers who can drive after consuming any amount of alcohol is 21 years.

explanation:

on november 1, 1996, a "zero tolerance law" was put into effect in the new york state.

according to this zero tolerance law, for people under the age of 21 years, it was illegal to purchase and possess alcohol or to drive after consuming any amount of it.

also, the alcohol involvement rate for the drivers under the age of 21 was roughly twice that of elderly drivers.