Question

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer shows the BEST way to correct the error(s)?

Answer 1

Some ladybugs secrete a fluid that gives them a foul taste this makes them unappealing to predators.






A.

Some ladybugs secrete a fluid, that gives them a foul taste, making them unappealing to predators.


B.

Some ladybugs secrete—a fluid that gives them a foul taste—this makes them unappealing to predators.


C.

If ladybugs secrete a fluid that gives them a foul taste this makes them unappealing to predators.


D.

Some ladybugs secrete a fluid that gives them a foul taste, which makes them unappealing to predators.

Answer 2

I would say the correct answer in this one is D.

Answer 3

__________ are two or more independent clauses connected with a comma but no coordinating conjunction.



A.

Comma splices


B.

Sentence fragments


C.

Run-on sentences


D.

Complex sentences