All of the following are acceptable ways to correct a run-on sentence except _____.
A)adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses
B)separating the thoughts into two sentences
C)adding a semicolon between the two independent clauses
D)adding a comma between the two independent clauses

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Adding a comma between the two independent clauses creates a comma splice, which is another type of run-on sentence and therefore not an acceptable correction. The best options for correcting a run-on sentence are A, B, and C, which are all valid methods of separating the independent clauses.

All of the Following Are Acceptable Ways to Correct a Run-On