The following passage contains an underlined portion.
Marine biologists are currently testing a technique called micro-fragmentation to restore depleted coral reefs. By cutting a single coral colony into tiny pieces, scientists can stimulate rapid growth, indeed, the small fragments grow up to forty times faster than intact colonies. This accelerated development allows researchers to transplant viable corals back into the ocean much sooner than was previously possible.
Which choice best replaces the underlined portion of the passage?
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- Brapid growth; indeed, the small fragments growing
- rapid growth; indeed, the small fragmentsCevap
- Drapid growth. Indeed, the small fragments because they
Cevap
The correct answer is the option that replaces the comma with a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses, followed by a comma after the transition word 'indeed'.
The correct option correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses ('scientists can stimulate rapid growth' and 'indeed, the small fragments grow up to forty times faster...'). The transitional adverb 'indeed' is followed by a comma, establishing grammatically correct sentence boundaries.
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Two independent clauses must be joined by a period, a semicolon, or a comma paired with a coordinating conjunction. Using a comma alone to join them, even with a transitional adverb like 'indeed', results in a comma splice.