Asked by mimis

Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.

Paula is moving to Chicago, winters are cold there.

Which revision best corrects the sentence?

Paula is moving to Chicago winters are cold there.
Paula is moving to Chicago, where winters are cold.
Paula is moving to Chicago, so winters are cold there.
Paula is moving to Chicago; however, winters are cold there.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Paula is moving to Chicago, where winters are cold."

This fixes the comma splice by using a dependent clause ("where winters are cold") to describe Chicago. The other options either leave a run-on, imply incorrect causation, or create an awkward contrast.