Which sentence is a comma splice?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The test was hard, I studied for hours.
- Step 1: Two independent clauses cannot be joined by a comma alone.
Answer
The test was hard, I studied for hours.
Why not the others: The other sentences join their clauses correctly.
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