English MCQ #11169

Which improvement fixes the comma splice?

English MCQ #11169

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which improvement fixes the comma splice?

    • A) The results were inconclusive, we repeated the test.
    • B) The results were inconclusive, so we repeated the test.
    • C) The results were inconclusive we repeated the test.
    • D) The results were inconclusive and, we repeated the test.

    Answer: The results were inconclusive, so we repeated the test.

    Explanation: A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma; it is corrected by adding a coordinating conjunction ("so") after the comma to properly link the two clauses.