Question

q# 23. directions: choose the sentence that is written correctly.
he ran around the room and he tripped over the cord.
he ran around the room, and he tripped over the cord.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct sentence, we analyze comma usage in compound sentences. When two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (like "and"), a comma should precede the conjunction if the clauses are independent. The second sentence, "He ran around the room, and he tripped over the cord," uses a comma before "and" to separate the two independent clauses, which is correct. The first sentence lacks the necessary comma.

Answer:

B. He ran around the room, and he tripped over the cord (assuming the second option is labeled as such; if using position, it's "The second sentence" or the one with the comma before "and").