Question

The sentence below contains one or more errors. Which answer is NOT a way to correct the error(s)?

Answer 1

Ladybugs are actually beetles, these insects can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings.


A.

Ladybugs can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings; these insects are actually beetles.
B.

Ladybugs (actually beetles) they are reddish in color with black spots on their wings.
C.

Ladybugs, which can be recognized by their reddish color and the black spots on their wings, are actually beetles.
D.

Ladybugs are actually beetles. They are reddish in color with black spots on their wings.

Answer 2

B.

Answer 3

I would say B is not how to correct it. It shouldn't have () in it. A colon would be better placed.

Answer 4

Because of the Goliath beetle.

Which type of sentence error, if any, is the above example?
A.

comma splice
B.

sentence fragment
C.

run-on sentence
D.

There is no sentence error.

Answer 5

B. It is a sentence fragment, you can not start a sentence with because.

Answer 6

thanks can you please stay with me i have another questions

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

What are four techniques that can be used to fix errors in comma splices and run-on sentences?
A.

separating the sentences, adding commas, adding another dependent clause, and adding a semicolon between independent clauses in a run-on sentence
B.

separating the sentences, adding a conjunction to comma splices, rearranging clauses and rewording sentences, and adding a semicolon between independent clauses in a run-on sentence
C.

correcting verb tense, adding a conjunction to comma splices, adding another dependent clause, and adding a semicolon between independent clauses in a run-on sentence
D.

correcting verb tense, rearranging dangling modifiers, adding another dependent clause, and adding a semicolon between independent clauses in a run-on sentence

Answer 9

D

Answer 10

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

Farmers like ladybugs because they are good for pest control, others like ladybugs because they think they are good luck.


A.

Farmers like ladybugs because they are good for pest control others like ladybugs, because they think ladybugs are good luck.
B.

Farmers like ladybugs, because they are good for pest control. Others like ladybugs, because they think ladybugs are good luck.
C.

Farmers like ladybugs because they are good for pest control, but others like ladybugs because they think ladybugs are good luck.
D.

Farmers like ladybugs because they are good for pest control others like ladybugs; because, they think ladybugs are good luck.

Answer 11

C

Answer 12

__________ are two or more independent clauses written as one sentence without punctuation that separates the two clauses.
A.

Comma splices
B.

Sentence fragments
C.

Run-on sentences
D.

Subject complements

Answer 13

C