Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A) In order to prove his identity, Gatsby shows Nick the medal he won in the war.
B) Because she's such a flake, Daisy cries when she sees Gatsby’s collection of shirts.
C) At the end of the novel, Nick decides to leave New York because of what has happened.
D) Jay Gatsby achieved his wealth in order to win over Daisy, his wealth was not enough to steal her away from Tom.

Question

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A) In order to prove his identity, Gatsby shows Nick the medal he won in the war. 
B) Because she's such a flake, Daisy cries when she sees Gatsby’s collection of shirts. 
C) At the end of the novel, Nick decides to leave New York because of what has happened. 
D) Jay Gatsby achieved his wealth in order to win over Daisy, his wealth was not enough to steal her away from Tom.

bill533 · Answer

is it D

umm · Answer

Do you know what a comma splice is?

bill533 · Answer

incorrect use of a comma to connect two independent clauses

bill533 · Answer

then again, i think it's B

umm · Answer

Bingo.

bill533 · Answer

D is correct. The comma separates two independent clauses, making it a comma splice. Instead of a comma, use a period or comma combined with a coordinating conjunction.