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Select the sentence that avoids a comma splice.

A I love reading, it is my favorite hobby.
B I love reading it is my favorite hobby.
C I love reading; it is my favorite hobby.
D I love reading, and, it is my favorite hobby.

βœ“ Correct Answer: Option C

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma. A semicolon properly connects them.

πŸ’‘ Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Select the sentence that avoids a comma splice." is Option C: I love reading; it is my favorite hobby..

The other options β€” A) I love reading, it is my favorite hobby., B) I love reading it is my favorite hobby., D) I love reading, and, it is my favorite hobby. β€” are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma. A semicolon properly connects them.

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