Item 9

Directions: The item below contains a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two main clauses are illegally joined with a comma alone. Choose the best method for fixing the problem.

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While flirting on the phone with the satellite dish salesman, Rose forgot about the omelet cooking in the kitchen, she was surprised when the stovetop fire filled the house with smoke.
  1. ... kitchen she ...
  2. ... kitchen, so she ...
  3. ... kitchen, consequently; she ...