Which sentence correctly uses a comma to join independent clauses?
Carlo loves riding the roller coaster, but I prefer the merry-go-round.
It’s unlikely that you will do well on the test, without studying.
Marcia is good at sculpting clay and, I am good at carving wood.
The weather forecast looks good, so, you should have a great trip.
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OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
An independent clause is a sentence. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence.
OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
first u need to know hat an independent clause is before u start or else u will have a hard time
OpenStudy (anonymous):
oh ok is it d?
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OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
no
OpenStudy (ulink):
D, has an extra comma that is not needed.
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OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
an independent clause can be 2 sentences and still make sense if u take away the comma
OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
so start taking away comma and split up the sentences and see if they make sense
OpenStudy (anonymous):
B
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OpenStudy (ulink):
No, not B. either.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
ughh
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OpenStudy (marcoreus11):
no if u take away the comma in b and put a period does they make sense own thee own?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Its c!!!???
OpenStudy (ulink):
Nope, commas aren't put after and.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
it makes sence on its own.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
Y is it A doe?
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