Question #N1022
The following text is adapted from a novel about a boy who discovers a magical portal and travels to a fantastical world. "I’m so sorry, I don’t mean to be a bother, but I’m wondering if there’s any chance you could point me in the right direction? I’m trying to find the Library of Whispers, and I’ve been wandering around for hours and I can’t seem to find it. I’m not really familiar with this part of town. "
Which choice best corrects an error in the text above?
A. I’m so sorry; I don’t mean to be a bother, but I’m wondering if there’s any chance you could point me in the right direction? I’m trying to find the Library of Whispers, and I’ve been wandering around for hours, and I can’t seem to find it. I’m not really familiar with this part of town.
B. I’m so sorry. I don’t mean to be a bother, but I’m wondering if there’s any chance you could point me in the right direction? I’m trying to find the Library of Whispers, and I’ve been wandering around for hours, and I can’t seem to find it. I’m not really familiar with this part of town.
C. I’m so sorry, I don’t mean to be a bother, but I’m wondering if there’s any chance you could point me in the right direction? I’m trying to find the Library of Whispers, and I’ve been wandering around for hours and I can’t seem to find it, I’m not really familiar with this part of town.
D. I’m so sorry, I don’t mean to be a bother, but I’m wondering if there’s any chance you could point me in the right direction? I’m trying to find the Library of Whispers, and I’ve been wandering around for hours, and I can’t seem to find it. I’m not really familiar with this part of town.
Correct Answer is: A
The original text uses a comma splice, which combines two independent clauses incorrectly. Choice A corrects the comma splice by using a semicolon to separate the clauses.