Instructions: the Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 181

Multiple Choice

Instructions: The following sentences form a paragraph. For each set of choices, select the letter of the answer in which conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs are used correctly and punctuation is correct. Which sentences are correct?

• A) Because he did not pronounce the English words clearly, the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey. That is what they called the new dish.
• B) Because the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey, he did not pronounce the English words clearly. That is what they called the new dish.
• C) He did not pronounce the English words clearly, because the American listeners thought he said, Chop suey. That is what they called the new dish.

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Definitions:

Reporting Date

The specific date on which a company's financial position is officially recorded and reported, often used in financial statements and reporting documents.

Earnings Surprise

When a company's actual reported financial results deviate from the expected figures, leading to an unexpected increase or decrease in its stock price.

Future Earnings

The projected income a company is expected to earn at a future date.

Incorrect Estimates

Errors or inaccuracies in predicting financial outcomes or assumptions, which can impact the financial statements and decision-making.