Question #N1094
The first time I heard the news about the new planet, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The discovery of a potentially habitable world, orbiting a star so far away, filled me with wonder. My curiosity was piqued as I sought to learn more about its atmosphere, its surface, and the possibility of life. But, what I found most fascinating, was how this discovery could change our understanding of the universe. It was a moment of pure joy and awe that I will never forget.
Which choice best corrects an error in the given passage?
A. The first time I heard the news about the new planet, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The discovery of a potentially habitable world, orbiting a star so far away, filled me with wonder. My curiosity was piqued as I sought to learn more about its atmosphere, its surface, and the possibility of life. But what I found most fascinating, was how this discovery could change our understanding of the universe. It was a moment of pure joy and awe that I will never forget.
B. The first time I heard the news about the new planet, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The discovery of a potentially habitable world, orbiting a star so far away, filled me with wonder. My curiosity was piqued as I sought to learn more about its atmosphere, its surface, and the possibility of life. But, what I found most fascinating, was how this discovery could change our understanding of the universe. It was a moment of pure joy and awe, and I will never forget it.
C. The first time I heard the news about the new planet, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The discovery of a potentially habitable world, orbiting a star so far away, filled me with wonder. My curiosity was piqued as I sought to learn more about its atmosphere, its surface, and the possibility of life. But what I found most fascinating, was how this discovery could change our understanding of the universe. It was a moment of pure joy and awe, that I will never forget.
D. The first time I heard the news about the new planet, I was overwhelmed with excitement. The discovery of a potentially habitable world, orbiting a star so far away, filled me with wonder. My curiosity was piqued as I sought to learn more about its atmosphere, its surface, and the possibility of life. But what I found most fascinating, was how this discovery could change our understanding of the universe. It was a moment of pure joy and awe, that I will never forget.
Correct Answer is: A
The original sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses. This is incorrect; a comma splice. The correct way to punctuate this sentence is to use a period. Choice A corrects this error.