The following sentence contains a punctuation error that can be corrected by inserting a comma: The author’s most recent novel is about a fictional world that’s based on ancient Greek mythology, and it’s set in the future.
Which choice best corrects the punctuation error in the sentence?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is C. The sentence contains a comma splice. A comma cannot be used to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction. In this case, the comma after *mythology* needs to be replaced with a semicolon since there is no coordinating conjunction joining the two independent clauses. The correct answer is therefore: The author’s most recent novel is about a fictional world that’s based on ancient Greek mythology; and it’s set in the future.
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