Which of the following examples illustrates a fragment, run-on (or fused) sentence,

or comma splice?

A) Starting easily and purring like a kitten, a Cadillac with a new battery.
B) Having a new battery, the Cadillac started easily and purred like a kitten.
C) The Cadillac had a new battery; it started easily and purred like a kitten.
D) Whenever it had a new battery, the Cadillac started easily and purred like a
kitten.


A

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