The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.
A) The strip and TV series have become iconic, fans are awaiting McGruder's next move.
B) Because the strip and TV series have become iconic fans are awaiting McGruder's next move.

Question

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) The strip and TV series have become iconic, fans are awaiting McGruder's next move.
B) Because the strip and TV series have become iconic fans are awaiting  McGruder's next move.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sentence B is correct because it does not contain a run-on sentence or a comma splice. It correctly uses a subordinating conjunction ("Because") to join two clauses, making the sentence grammatically correct. Sentence A contains a comma splice, incorrectly joining two independent clauses with just a comma.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph