The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for inconsistent tense and faulty parallelism. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors.
-People held on to pieces of drifting wood or were sitting on top of their houses as they were swept along at a terrifying speed.

• A) correct
• B) inconsistent tense
• C) faulty parallelism

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods completed during a specific period, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the production of goods, traceable to the end product.

Factory Overhead

All the indirect costs related to manufacturing, which are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as utilities and rent for the manufacturing facility.

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly associated with the production of goods or the provision of services, typically including wages paid to workers who physically manufacture products.