The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 17

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct word for each blank. The Zamboni is not easy to maneuver ⎯ the driver has to steer with one hand and adjust the ____ controls with the other.

• A) machine's
• B) machines

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Definitions:

Government Budget Deficit

occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

U.S. Treasury

The government department responsible for managing federal finances, including issuing currency and managing public debt.

Securities

Financial instruments representing ownership (stocks), a debt agreement (bonds), or rights to ownership (derivatives).

Twin Deficits

The situation where a country has both a fiscal deficit (government spending exceeds revenue) and a current account deficit (imports exceed exports).