Question

Which sentence includes a comma splice? (1 point)
○ Cell phones should be permitted in schools, they can function as an educational tool.
○ Cell phones should be permitted in schools, although only in certain circumstances.
○ Cell phones should be permitted in schools; they can be used in an emergency.
○ Cell phones should be permitted in schools, but only if they are kept on silent mode.

Answer 1

"Cell phones should be permitted in schools, they can function as an educational tool."

This is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined only by a comma.