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Which sentence does not correctly fix this run-on sentence?

Our dog chased a skunk fortunately Dad was able to wash off the smell.









A.
Our dog chased a skunk. Fortunately, Dad was able to wash off the smell.







B.
Our dog chased a skunk, fortunately Dad was able to wash off the smell.







C.
Our dog chased a skunk, and fortunately Dad was able to wash off the smell.







D.
Our dog chased a skunk; fortunately, Dad was able to wash off the smell.

Respuesta :

The answer is C. It's a "comma splice": using a comma, incorrectly, to link two clauses.