Question

choose the option that is, or that includes, a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence).
○ freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses; however, the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriends name gave him away.
○ freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses, however, the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriends name gave him away.
○ freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses; nevertheless, the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriends name gave him away.
○ freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses, but the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriends name gave him away.

Explanation:

A run - on sentence (comma splice) occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction or with an adverbial conjunction (like "however") used incorrectly. In the second option, "Freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses" and "the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriend's name gave him away" are two independent clauses joined by a comma and "however". "However" is a conjunctive adverb, and to use it to join independent clauses, a semicolon should precede it (or a period and a new sentence). The first and third options use semicolons with conjunctive adverbs ("however", "nevertheless") correctly, and the fourth option uses "but" (a coordinating conjunction) with a comma, which is correct.

Answer:

B. Freddy robbed a bank wearing panty hose on his head and a fake nose and glasses, however, the tattoo on his arm with his girlfriend's name gave him away.