I got my parrot Rosie last year, she is green and yellow and can talk. The sentence contains which of the following errors?

Rationale

The sentence contains a comma splice.

The sentence "I got my parrot Rosie last year, she is green and yellow and can talk" incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma, creating a comma splice. To correct this, a conjunction, semicolon, or period should be used to separate the clauses properly.

A (Misplaced modifier) YOUR ANSWER

A misplaced modifier occurs when a descriptive word or phrase is positioned in a way that suggests it modifies the wrong word. In this sentence, there are no modifiers that are incorrectly placed; the description of the parrot is clear and logically placed, so this option does not apply.

B (Comma splice) CORRECT

The sentence combines two independent clauses with just a comma, which leads to a grammatical error known as a comma splice. Each clause could stand alone as a complete sentence, thus requiring proper punctuation—either a conjunction, a semicolon, or a period—to separate them correctly.

C (Unclear pronoun reference) YOUR ANSWER

An unclear pronoun reference arises when a pronoun does not have a clear antecedent. In this case, the pronoun "she" clearly refers to "my parrot Rosie," making the reference explicit and unambiguous. Therefore, there is no issue with pronoun clarity in this sentence.

D (Inconsistent verb tense) YOUR ANSWER

Inconsistent verb tense refers to a shift in verb forms that confuses the timeline of events. The sentence maintains a consistent past tense with "got" and a present tense with "is," but since it is common to use present tense for descriptions, this option does not apply as a significant error.

Conclusion

The primary error in the sentence is the comma splice, which improperly connects two independent clauses. While other options such as misplaced modifiers, unclear pronoun references, and inconsistent verb tense may seem relevant, they do not pertain to the actual grammatical issue present. Correcting the comma splice will enhance clarity and grammatical accuracy in the statement about Rosie.

I got my parrot Rosie last year, she is green and yellow and can talk. The sentence contains which of the following errors?

The sentence contains a comma splice.

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