The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for inconsistent tense and faulty parallelism. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors. The brick buildings of Johnstown, the largest town in the area, were also battered down as panicky citizens fight to get to higher ground.

• A) correct
• B) inconsistent tense
• C) faulty parallelism

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Definitions:

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes, providing a more accurate view of economic growth over time.

Environmental Costs

Expenses associated with the damage to the environment caused by a company's operations, including cleanup costs, fines, and the costs to comply with environmental regulations.

Qualitative Improvements

Enhancements to the characteristics, features, or performance of a product or service that increase its value to consumers.