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Blondie024 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Hey Grammar Geek Can You Check This One!

I have aked this question and everybody has a different answer and I really need the correct one!

Which of the following is correct?

A. I called this afternoon Paul answered.

B. I called this afternoon, Paul answered.

C. I called this afternoon, and Paul answered.

D. None of the above

I think it is D but mixed between that and C! Explain to me please
  

Top answer

A is a complete run-on. B is a comma splice - two independence clauses joined (incorrectly) by a comma C is correct. What seems wrong to you about it?

— BarbaraPA

  • A is a complete run-on.
  • B is a comma splice - two independence clauses joined (incorrectly) by a comma C is correct.
  • What seems wrong to you about it?
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2 Answers
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A is a complete run-on.

B is a comma splice - two independence clauses joined (incorrectly) by a comma

C is correct. What seems wrong to you about it?
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I agree with GG. You may also eliminate the comma, IMO.
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