The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 61

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.
-The monarch butterflies, that live west of the Rocky Mountains, fly to the California coast, those that live east of the Rockies go south.

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

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced; it includes both fixed and variable costs.

Economic Loss

This occurs when total costs exceed total revenue, leading to a negative profit situation.

Marginal Cost

The amount spent to produce an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity produced, representing the per-unit production cost.