The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.
A) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, so he wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.
B) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, he wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.

Question

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, so he wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.
B) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, he  wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sentence A is correct because it properly uses a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction ("so") to connect two independent clauses, avoiding a run-on sentence or a comma splice. Sentence B is incorrect because it attempts to join two independent clauses with just a comma, resulting in a comma splice.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph