The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 32

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 flash flood starts at 3 p.m. on May 31 when the South Fork Dam burst, spilling out more than 20 million tons of water and destroys six Pennsylvania towns.

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

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Definitions:

Indemnification

A financial agreement in which one party agrees to cover the losses or damages incurred by another.

Entrustment

The transfer of goods to a merchant who ordinarily deals in that type of goods. If the merchant subsequently sells them to a good-faith third-party purchaser, the buyer acquires good title to the goods.

Merchant Authority

The legal ability of a retailer or agent to act on behalf of a business in a way that binds the business.

Void Title

A legal term indicating that a transfer of property or title lacks legal validity or enforceability.