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Which of the following sentences is a comma splice?

A The sun set quickly, casting long shadows across the valley.
B Because the concert was sold out, we decided to watch the movie instead.
C She loves to read novels, especially fantasy, and she often stays up late to finish them.
D Running late for her appointment, she hailed a taxi, it was the fastest option.

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined only by a comma. Option D connects 'she hailed a taxi' and 'it was the fastest option' with only a comma, creating a splice.

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