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

question 20

Multiple Choice

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-The psychic predicted rain, it snowed all evening.

• A) The psychic predicted rain it snowed all evening.
• B) The psychic predicted rain but it snowed all evening.
• C) The psychic predicted rain but, it snowed all evening.
• D) The psychic predicted rain; however, it snowed all evening.

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Definitions:

Stock Split

A corporate action where a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, though the overall value of the shares remains the same.

Common Stock Account

An equity account representing the ownership interest of common shareholders in a company.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders.

Share Split

A business move where a company splits its current shares into additional ones to increase the shares' marketability.