In each set below, choose the sentence that uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and that is punctuated correctly. Then select the letter of the correct answer. Which sentence uses the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction and is correctly punctuated?
A) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years, then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.
B) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years and, then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.
C) Harry worked for Du Pont for fifteen years, and then he got a job with the Apple Corporation.

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The correct coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses is "and," which is correctly used in option C. Option A uses a comma splice by only separating the two clauses with a comma, and option B has an unnecessary comma before "then."

In Each Set Below, Choose the Sentence That Uses the Correct