Which option corrects the comma splice: 'The bus was late, we missed the start of the film'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The bus was late
Answer: The bus was late. Why not the others: Removing the comma or adding more commas does not join the clauses properly.
- Step 1: A comma splice joins two complete sentences with only a comma.
- Step 2: Add a conjunction such as 'so' after the comma.
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