Question #N1421
The novel follows the journey of a young woman, named Elsie, as she navigates the challenges of life in a small, rural town. Her experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Elsie’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving the reader guessing what will happen next. The novel was well-received by critics and readers, who praised its relatable characters and its compelling plot.
Which of the following choices corrects an error in the passage?
A. The novel follows the journey of a young woman, named Elsie as she navigates the challenges of life in a small, rural town. Her experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Elsie’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving the reader guessing what will happen next. The novel was well-received by critics and readers, who praised its relatable characters and its compelling plot.
B. The novel follows the journey of a young woman, named Elsie, as she navigates the challenges of life in a small, rural town. Her experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Elsie’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving the reader guessing what will happen next. The novel was well-received by critics and readers, who praised its relatable characters and it's compelling plot.
C. The novel follows the journey of a young woman, named Elsie, as she navigates the challenges of life in a small, rural town. Her experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Elsie’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving the reader guessing what will happen next. The novel was well-received by critics, and readers, who praised its relatable characters and its compelling plot.
D. The novel follows the journey of a young woman, named Elsie, as she navigates the challenges of life in a small, rural town. Her experiences are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Elsie’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving the reader guessing what will happen next. The novel was well-received by critics and readers who praised its relatable characters and its compelling plot.
Correct Answer is: D
The correct answer is D. The original sentence has a comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. To correct this error, the comma must be replaced with a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction, or the sentences should be broken into two separate sentences.