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) When beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as a celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.
B) Beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as a celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.

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) When beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as  a celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.
B) Beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as a  celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence in option A correctly uses a comma to separate the two independent clauses, avoiding a run-on sentence or comma splice.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph