Question #N1333
The popularity of television shows about the natural world has helped to foster a renewed appreciation for the beauty and importance of the planet. While these shows can be entertaining, the text states that they also provide "a rich tapestry of information about the challenges facing our planet."
Which of the following best corrects a grammatical error in the passage?
A. While these shows can be entertaining the text states that they also provide "a rich tapestry of information about the challenges facing our planet."
B. While these shows can be entertaining, the text states that they also provide a rich tapestry of information about the challenges facing our planet."
C. While these shows can be entertaining, the text states that they also provide "a rich tapestry" of information about the challenges facing our planet.
D. While these shows can be entertaining the text states that, they also provide "a rich tapestry of information about the challenges facing our planet."
Correct Answer is: B
The original sentence has a comma splice. To correct the error, we need to either separate the independent clauses with a semicolon or add a coordinating conjunction. Only choice B does this correctly.