Question 37

The sentence contains a comma splice error.

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. This error is present in the sentence, which makes option B the correct choice.

A) Misplaced modifier

A misplaced modifier occurs when a descriptive word or phrase is positioned in a sentence so that it appears to modify an unintended word. The sentence does not exhibit this type of error, making option A incorrect.

B) Comma splice

A comma splice happens when two independent clauses are connected by only a comma. This is the exact error in the sentence, confirming that option B is the correct answer.

C) Unclear pronoun reference

An unclear pronoun reference occurs when it is not clear to which noun a pronoun refers. The sentence does not present this issue, thus making option C incorrect.

D) Inconsistent verb tense

Inconsistent verb tense refers to a failure to maintain the same tense throughout a sentence or passage. The sentence does not have this problem, indicating that option D is also incorrect.

Conclusion

The presence of a comma splice is the primary error in the sentence, which makes option B the only correct choice. All other options, while they represent common grammatical issues, do not apply to the context of the given sentence. Therefore, option B clearly identifies the specific error being tested.