What Is a Lexical Writing Error

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is a lexical writing error?

• A) Varying one's expression of ideas in order to reflect education level
• B) Misusing a word because one doesn't fully understand its meaning
• C) Putting a word in the wrong place in the sentence
• D) Lacking paraphrases, summaries, or quotes

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its creditors for goods and services purchased on credit.

Buying Inventory

The process of purchasing goods or materials that a company plans to sell to its customers, which is a critical component of managing supply and demand.

Equity Security

A financial instrument representing ownership interest in a company, such as stocks.

Preferred Stock

A type of stock that gives holders priority for dividend payments over common stockholders and may carry other privileges, but usually does not have voting rights.