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) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, but that is September 16.
B) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, that is September 16.

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) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, but that is September 16.
B) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, that is September 16.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sentence A is correct because it uses a comma correctly before the conjunction "but" to join two independent clauses. Sentence B is incorrect because it uses a comma splice, incorrectly joining two independent clauses with a comma without a conjunction.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph