The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for run-ons, comma splices, semicolon errors, relative pronoun errors, and -ING modifier errors. Identify the type of each error in each sentence, or select "correct" if the sentence is free of errors.
-Monarchs have to migrate, they need warm sunshine to stay alive.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice
D) semicolon error
E) relative pronoun error
F) -ING modifier error

Question

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The two independent clauses "Monarchs have to migrate" and "they need warm sunshine to stay alive" are joined with a comma, creating a comma splice. A conjunction or a semicolon should be used to connect the clauses properly.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph