Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice.
-Drinking coffee and soft drinks is a common habit, caffeine is a drug.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice.  
-Drinking coffee and soft drinks is a common habit, caffeine is a drug.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

Select “Correct” If the Sentence Is Punctuated Correctly, “Run-On” If