Question

practice grammar quiz: fragment/splice/run on quiz english 10 (s2 p06 rm c226) schurg, darden / grammar / grammar group 2 (s2) clauses 2. the table needs a new paint job it is a janky mess right now. the table needs a new paint job: it is a janky mess right now. the table needs a new paint job; it is a janky mess right now. correct as is the table needs a new paint job, it is a janky mess right now.

Explanation:

The original sentence is a run - on (two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation). A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. The first option uses a colon, which is not appropriate here as the second clause does not explain or list items related to the first. The fourth option uses a comma, creating a comma splice. The "correct as is" option is wrong because the original is a run - on. So the correct option is the one with the semicolon.

Answer:

B. The table needs a new paint job; it is a janky mess right now.