Question 10(Mulliple Choice Worth 2 points) (02.07 MC) Which of the following passages uses ineffective syntax? Fast fashion, though often exciting and new, is our planet. Every year,thousands of pounds of clothing end up in landfills. One way combat this crisis is to start shopping at thrift stores and flea markets to find what you need secondhand. Flea markets and thrift stores are a lot of fun. You can find a lot of interesting items. They have vintage clothes and furniture and dishes. Flea markets are a great way to save money. They are also a great way to be more environmentally conscious. Flea markets and thrift stores are great places to develop your own personal style at a low cost, while also making an environmentally conscious choice. It's fun to look through the racks of clothing and dishes, figuring out what you like. Vintage clothing from the 1960s often made of polyester,is unlikely to fall apart or fade, therefore keeping it out of a landfill while keeping you fashionable. Shopping doesn't have to break the bank. Secondhand shopping, at both flea markets and thrift stores,is a great way to save money and find unique items. Because of the vast variety of items, you might have to dig a bit, but you'll be sure to find a vintage treasure, such as clothing, furniture, or dishes. Whatever you're into, you can find it secondhand.

## Step 1<br />The problem asks us to identify the passage that uses ineffective syntax. Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. Ineffective syntax can make a sentence confusing or difficult to understand.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Let's analyze each passage:<br /><br />1. "Fast fashion, though often exciting and new, is our planet. Every year, thousands of pounds of clothing end up in landfills. One way to combat this crisis is to start shopping at thrift stores and flea markets to find what you need secondhand." - This passage is grammatically correct and the syntax is effective.<br /><br />2. "Flea markets and thrift stores are a lot of fun. You can find a lot of interesting items. They have vintage clothes and furniture and dishes. Flea markets are a great way to save money. They are also a great way to be more environmentally conscious." - This passage is also grammatically correct and the syntax is effective.<br /><br />3. "Flea markets and thrift stores are great places to develop your own personal style at a low cost, while also making an environmentally conscious choice. It's fun to look through the racks of clothing and dishes, figuring out what you like. Vintage clothing from the 1960s often made of polyester, is unlikely to fall apart or fade, therefore keeping it out of a landfill while keeping you fashionable." - This passage has a few issues with syntax. The phrase "Vintage clothing from the 1960s often made of polyester" is awkward and unclear. The word "therefore" is misplaced, making the sentence confusing.<br /><br />4. "Shopping doesn't have to break the bank. Secondhand shopping, at both flea markets and thrift stores, is a great way to save money and find unique items. Because of the vast variety of items, you might have to dig a bit, but you'll be sure to find a vintage treasure, such as clothing, furniture, or dishes. Whatever you're into, you can find it secondhand." - This passage is grammatically correct and the syntax is effective.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Based on the analysis, the third passage has the most issues with syntax, making it the one that uses ineffective syntax.