Question

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.
Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.

Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon.

Which revision corrects the sentence?

Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon, get under cover.
Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon. It’s about to rain.
Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon when it’s about to rain.
Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon mean a storm is coming.

Answer 1

1) Paula is moving to Chicago, where winters are cold.
- The original is a comma splice. The revision using "where" makes one correct complex sentence.

2) Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon mean a storm is coming.
- The original is a fragment. This revision supplies a clear subject and verb, making a complete sentence.