The road runs through a beautiful wooded valley, the railway line follows it.
Correct answer: C. Valley
- A. Runs
- B. Through
- C. Valley
- D. Follows it
Explanation
The correct answer is C) Valley it because the error is in the punctuation between the two independent clauses.Explanation and Correction:To correct the comma splice, you can:This is the object of the preposition "through" and is correctly used in the sentence. There is no error with "valley."The error in the sentence is a punctuation error, specifically a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.Analysis of Each Option:
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