If Two Sentences Are Joined Without Punctuation or a Connecting

question 9

Multiple Choice

If two sentences are joined without punctuation or a connecting word, this error is known as a

• A) comma splice.
• B) run-on sentence.
• C) sentence fragment.
• D) rambling sentence.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss refers to the loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable, often due to market distortion such as taxes or subsidies.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The elevated cost of producing an additional unit of a product or service.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.