A comma splice example
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What if anything is wrong with the following sentences?
The new drug proved to be highly effective, it has no side effects.
a) comma splice
b)correctly constructed
c) lacks parallel parts
d)Has unclear pronoun
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The correct answer is not b. Check the sentence for two independent clauses not joined by a coordinating conjunction and with ...
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