SAT English Practice Question
When writing an essay, it is important to use correct grammar and punctuation to ensure that the reader can easily understand the message. One common error is the use of a comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are joined together by a comma without a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. For example, the sentence "I went to the store, I bought some milk" is a comma splice because the two clauses are independent but are not joined by a conjunction or semicolon. To correct this error, the sentence can be rewritten as "I went to the store, and I bought some milk." What is the name of the error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined together by a comma without a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon?
- A.Comma splice
- B.Run-on sentence
- C.Sentence fragment
- D.Misplaced modifier
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