Question #N1370
The first time I saw the city, it was like stepping into a time capsule. The streets were filled with charming old buildings that had been meticulously preserved, and the air was filled with the sounds of horse-drawn carriages. I felt as if I had traveled back to a bygone era. It was easy to imagine what life would have been like for the people who lived there a century ago. It's a fascinating place, full of history and charm.
Which choice best describes the error in the underlined portion of this sentence?Correct Answer is: A
The underlined portion of the sentence contains a comma splice, which is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma. To correct the error, the comma should be replaced with a semicolon or a conjunction, such as "and." The sentence could be corrected as follows: "It was easy to imagine what life would have been like for the people who lived there a century ago; it's a fascinating place, full of history and charm."