Proofread the Following Sentence(s) for Inconsistent Tense and Person

question 24

Multiple Choice

Proofread the following sentence(s) for inconsistent tense and person. In addition, check for faulty parallelism. Select the type of error each sentence contains. When hanging a framed picture, use a level to make sure they are not crooked.

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

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Definitions:

Subsidiary Company

A subsidiary company is one that is controlled by another company, typically referred to as the parent company, through ownership of more than half of the subsidiary’s voting stock.

Equity Method

This accounting technique is used for consolidating the financial statements of a company in which the investing company holds significant influence, but not full control or majority ownership.

Dividends Received

Income received by shareholders when a company distributes a portion of its profits to its stockholders.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a company out of its profits to its shareholders, distributing cash among them.