Select the Answer That Corrects the Comma Splice or Run-On

question 17

Multiple Choice

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore he auditioned almost every week.

• A) Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore, he auditioned almost every week.
• B) Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore; he auditioned almost every week.
• C) Marty dreamed of being a star therefore he auditioned almost every week.
• D) Marty dreamed of being a star; therefore, he auditioned almost every week.

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