noun
the coming of one person or thing after another in order, sequence, or in the course of events:
many troubles in succession.
a number of persons or things following one another in order or sequence.
the right, act, or process, by which one person succeeds to the office, rank, estate, or the like, of another.
<span>The answer will be "B" an anonymous informant</span>
<span>B. Problem solving can be achieved through a systematic strategy that involves analyzing the problem.
The answer above is correct.
"A" is false because you would need a problem to solve before starting the problem-solving process. "C" is false because problem solving applies to any situation in which a problem need be solved. "D" is false because problem solving may be used to solve both simple and complex problems; it generally applies more so to complex problems, but both nonetheless.
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Answer:
comma splice
Explanation:
two possible revisions:
Mary Ellen was not following the directions. Therefore, she did not write an appropriate paper.
Mary Ellen was not following the directions; therefore, she did not write an appropriate paper.
The ONLY time that a comma can be used to connect two independent clauses is when it is paired with a coordinating conjunction. The word "therefore" is <em>not</em> a coordinating conjunction; it is a conjunctive adverb (which requires the punctuation as shown in the two revisions above.)
