The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.
A) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862 in that battle Mexico defeated France.
B) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862. In that battle Mexico defeated France

Question

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862 in that battle Mexico defeated France.
B) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862. In that battle Mexico defeated France

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sentence B correctly separates two independent clauses with a period, avoiding a run-on sentence or comma splice.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph