Question
A “comma splice” error can be corrected through:
The use of a full stop, in place of a comma
Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma
Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses
All of the above
The use of a full stop, in place of a comma
Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma
Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses
All of the above
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **"All of the above."**
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without an appropriate conjunction. Here are the ways to correct it:
1. **The use of a full stop, in place of a comma** - You can separate the two independent clauses into two distinct sentences.
2. **Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma** - You can add a conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) after the comma to properly connect the clauses.
3. **Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses** - A semi-colon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses.
Therefore, all mentioned methods effectively correct a comma splice.
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without an appropriate conjunction. Here are the ways to correct it:
1. **The use of a full stop, in place of a comma** - You can separate the two independent clauses into two distinct sentences.
2. **Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma** - You can add a conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) after the comma to properly connect the clauses.
3. **Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses** - A semi-colon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses.
Therefore, all mentioned methods effectively correct a comma splice.