Question

Which of the following choices is a comma splice?

Answer 1

Comma splices are compound sentences that are not punctuated properly. It occurs when a comma is used between two independent clauses. This creates a problem since a comma alone cannot be used to separate two independent clauses.

The sentence that contains a comma splice is option B:

These mouthparts are called the mandibles they are jaw-like structures beetles use for crushing food or defending themselves.