The question is incomplete because some of the options are missing. The complete question is:
The following passages may contain a comma splice or a fused sentence. Select the answer that eliminates the problem in the original.
The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time, the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.
a) The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. The field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.
b) The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.
c) No change
The correct answer is B. The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.
Explanation
Comma splice also known as comma fault is a writting error that consists in the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. This is also used to convey a particular mood of informality. According to the above, the sentence that eliminates that error is "The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime"nbecause it includes a period to separate both ideas, moreover, this sentence adds an appropriate linking word "although" to connect the ideas correctly.
Answer:
One way of helping other people is to donate your clothes to the poor. For instance, I brought my old clothes to an orphanage. The teenage girls who live there with no support from their parents really appreciated it. On the other hand, I did not need these clothes anymore, and by donating, I made more space in my wardrobe. The whole experience was really rewarding, as it is very fulfilling to help those in need. Another way of helping people is to donate food to the poor or money to the sick who cannot afford therapy.
Answer:
c. expository
Explanation:
Lulu describes the pigs, which is exactly what expository means.
The answer which is not a detail Carson used to describe the pool in the cave at low tide is B. Hundreds of periwinkles browse the branches and roots of the trees.
Answer:
B to inform the jury why the client is being sued
