Identify each as fragment, run-on, comma splice, or sentence.
One legend has it that an old lady tried to dry off her sopping wet dog by putting it in the microwave this legend also predates the microwave oven.
a. fragment
b. run-on
c. comma splice
d. correct sentence
I think it is A
Nope.
Do you know what each of those answer choices are?
To identify if the given sentence is a fragment, run-on, comma splice, or a correct sentence, we need to understand the characteristics of each.
a. A fragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence, lacking a subject, a verb, or both. It cannot stand alone and does not convey a complete thought.
b. A run-on: A run-on sentence consists of two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or punctuated. It is a single sentence that is too long and does not have appropriate breaks.
c. A comma splice: A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma, without any coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) or appropriate punctuation.
d. A correct sentence: A correct sentence is a complete thought that follows the rules of grammar, including having both a subject and a verb, being properly punctuated, and conveying a clear meaning.
Now let's analyze the given sentence: "One legend has it that an old lady tried to dry off her sopping wet dog by putting it in the microwave; this legend also predates the microwave oven."
In this sentence, we have two independent clauses: "One legend has it that an old lady tried to dry off her sopping wet dog by putting it in the microwave" and "this legend also predates the microwave oven." These clauses are separated by a semicolon, which is an appropriate punctuation mark to join two closely related independent clauses.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. correct sentence