Question

A comma splice occurs when __________. A. a subordinate clause is joined with an independent clause B. two independent clauses are joined without a comma C. a modifier is set apart from an independent clause by a comma D. two independent clauses are joined by a comma

Answer 1

A comma splice combines 2 or more independent clauses with only a comma
So the answer would be D. two independent clauses are joined by a comma

Answer 2

D. Two independent clauses are joined by a comma.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is considered by some people as a run-on sentence and to others as a punctuation error.

There are three ways to correct the comma splice. Add conjunction, change the comma into a semicolon or make each clause a sentence on its own.

I hope this answer helps you.