Question

Select the sentence that is neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. a. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy. b. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs therefore this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy. c. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

Explanation:

Comma splice and fused sentences are the results of incorrect punctuation or lack of punctuation between two complete sentences or independent clauses. This can be corrected if a semicolon is added between the sentences, which can include one conjunction such as however, therefore, etc. after the semicolon. This correct punctuation occurs only in C because, in this, the two independent clauses are separated by a semicolon, which does not occur in options A and B.