SAT English Practice Question
A group of friends is planning a trip to the Grand Canyon. They are all excited to see the sights, but they are unsure about the best way to get there. Some of them want to drive, while others want to take a bus. The group decides to vote on the matter, and the majority chooses to take the bus. After the vote, the group discusses their plans for the trip, making sure that everyone is on the same page. What is the grammatical error in this sentence?
- A.The sentence uses an incorrect form of the verb "choose."
- B.The sentence uses a comma splice to join two independent clauses.
- C.The sentence contains a misplaced modifier.
- D.The sentence uses incorrect punctuation to set off a nonessential clause.
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