Which sentence is written correctly?
A) Dr. Hernandez prefers to spend time with each patient, he can't always do so.
B) Dr. Hernandez prefers to spend time with each patient he can't always do so.
C) Dr. Hernandez prefers to spend time with each patient, but he can't always do so.
D) Dr. Hernandez prefers to spend time with each patient but he can't always do so.

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This option uses a conjunction "but" to connect the two clauses and indicate a contrast between Dr. Hernandez's preferences and his limitations. It correctly uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction "but". Options A and B incorrectly use a comma to separate two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction, creating a comma splice. Option D incorrectly omits the comma, making it a run-on sentence.

Which Sentence Is Written Correctly