The answer is A. prepositional phrase
I actually agree with the other person - I believe the correct answer is: <span>Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being.
The author's claim is that Americans should start taking better care of their dogs, by washing and grooming them more regularly. The reason why they should do that is stated in the sentence I would choose as the correct answer.
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Answer: Corrected the poor grammer..
Explanation: Alyssa paints and draws well , but it seems her real talent lies with creative writing,.She has the ability to create fantastic situations from the most boring and mundane details through her mastery of the written word.