Question

Use the following text passage to answer the question.

There is a difference between the term social networking and the purpose of social network sites, as described in an article by Boyd and Ellison.

Which part of the text passage is a signal phrase? (5 points)


Is a difference

The purpose of

As described in

Boyd and Ellison

Answer 1

The correct answer would be:

C). "As described in"

Answer 2

Answer:

As described in is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A signal phrase is a phrase or clause that introduces a quotation, summary or paraphrases something. Signal phrases always requires a verb and it also may include the name of the person or the source where the information can be found. Option C, as described in, introduces information and after these words (in the passage) it is possible to find the authors, Boyd and Ellison, so it is the correct answer.