What is the problem with this sentence? "We can give him a small raise, he deserves it."
A) Dangling modifier
B) Comma splice
C) Sentence fragment
D) Nothing

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This sentence contains a comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with a comma but no coordinating conjunction. To fix this, the comma could be replaced with a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction (such as "and" or "but") could be added after the comma.

What Is the Problem with This Sentence? "We Can Give