Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?
A) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time, he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
B) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time; he was exhausted when he reached the landing.
C) Philip bounded up the stairs two at a time he was exhausted when he reached the landing.

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The correct sentence uses a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses. A period could also be used to create two separate sentences. Choice A is a run-on sentence and choice C is a comma splice.

Each Group Below Contains One Correct Sentence