English Punctuation, Capitalization & Reading Comprehension DUHS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 45 of 99
Identify the sentence with incorrect use of punctuation:
A
I'm going to the store: do you need anything?
B
I'm going to the store, so do you need anything?
C
"I'm going to the store; do you need anything?"
D
"I'm going to the store, do you need anything?"
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: "I'm going to the store, do you need anything?"
Concept: Comma Splice Errors.

Solution: Option D joins two independent clauses using only a comma without a coordinating conjunction, creating a comma splice.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Options A, B, & C: Use colons, semicolons, or conjunctions correctly to link clauses.

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