The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 55

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for run-ons, comma splices, semicolon errors, relative pronoun errors, and -ING modifier errors. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors.
-In case you didn't know, Graceland was the home of rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley.

• A) correct
• B) run-on
• C) comma splice
• D) semicolon error
• E) relative pronoun error
• F) -ING modifier error

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals who have reached an advanced stage of life, often characterized by retirement, increased free time, and sometimes, reduced physical capabilities.

Erik Erikson's Eighth

Refers to the final stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, characterized by the conflict of integrity vs. despair, typically occurring during late adulthood.

Virtue

An attribute or property that is seen as embodying moral excellence, hence, it is regarded as an essential basis for a morally upright individual.

Final Stage

The last phase in a process or lifecycle, signifying the conclusion or culmination of preceding stages.