The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 34

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 butterflies were finally tracked to several sites in the forests of central Mexico.

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

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Definitions:

Mutagens

Agents, such as chemicals or radiation, that can cause mutations by altering the DNA sequence within genes.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that are known to cause cancer or significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

Preventable Hazard

A risk or danger to health and safety that can be minimized or eliminated through proactive measures, planning, and awareness.

Nonlinear Dose Response

A relationship in which the effect of exposure to a substance does not directly correlate to the dose received, often observed with toxins and pharmaceuticals.