Which of the following choices is a comma splice?
A.Beetles have mouthparts that are similar to those
of grasshoppers.
B.These mouthparts are called the mandibles, they are jaw-like structures beetles use for crushing food or defending themselves.
C.The antennae of the beetles are used not only to smell but also to feel out their environment.
D.The antennae vary greatly among beetles; for some, the antennae are used for self defense.

Question

Which of the following choices is a comma splice? 
A.Beetles have mouthparts that are similar to those
of grasshoppers.
B.These mouthparts are called the mandibles, they are jaw-like structures beetles use for crushing food or defending themselves.
C.The antennae of the beetles are used not only to smell but also to feel out their environment.
D.The antennae vary greatly among beetles; for some, the antennae are used for self defense.

anonymous · Answer

Did we do this question? lol. The answer was B.

anonymous · Answer

Sample sentence: When garnishing the apple pie for Thanksgiving, I "add[ed] a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crust" just like the recipe suggested.

Why did the writer add brackets to the sample sentence?
 
A.
Brackets set off the key word in the sentence.
B.
Brackets take up the least amount of space.
C.
Commas would work better in this sentence.
D.
Brackets allow the writer to change the verb tense of "add" so that it is consistent with the other verb tense in the sentence.

anonymous · Answer

& idk haha im doing something different supposably

anonymous · Answer

Oh lol