Question

The following passages may contain a comma splice or a fused sentence. Select the answer that eliminates the holem in the

original.
Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology and set up the first psychological clinic. A
1911) designed the first intelligence test.
B
Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology, he had set up the first psychological c
(1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test.
binet
Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology, he had set up the first psychological clinic, Alfred Since
(1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test.
No change

Answer 1

The passage contains a comma splice, which can be fixed by using a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon to properly connect the two independent clauses.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B. The passage contains a comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with only a comma. To fix this error, a coordinating conjunction (such as 'and' or 'but') or a semicolon should be used to properly connect the two independent clauses. In option B, the comma splice is eliminated by adding a coordinating conjunction ('and') after the comma.

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