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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a run-on sentence? A. Acorns drop from oak trees, and they are a food source for squirrels. B. Roses have sharp thorns, but they are beautiful just the same. C. Sunflowers are usually yellow, yet some are red or orange. D. African violets usually have purple flowers some have white ones.

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

I would say D because it doesn't have the comma and you lose breath when saying it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'd go with D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you and i have more questions

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

Okay. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a correctly written sentence, not a run-on? A. He planned on visiting Grandma this Sunday he has to go to work. B. She said I could help with dinner, and she had me chop onions. C. He hit the ball over the net, the ball went out of bounds. D. She packed her suitcase full of clothes and books, she couldn't even lift it.

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

This one is rather difficult, but I would say B because it has the "and" after the comma, making it make more sense.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

He's correct ^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a run-on sentence? A. sews her own clothes; she looks very stylish. B. He tried to make a call, but he couldn't get service. C. She moved to town three months ago, she is pretty shy. D. He tied the boat to the dock, so it wouldn't float away. thank you and there is a she after A.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can you answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'd go with C.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

about 6 more to go

OpenStudy (anonymous):

or less

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is a correctly written sentence, not a run-on? A. The train left the station at 3 o'clock it should be arriving in town any minute now. B. The library has a good selection of books and movies we borrow some every week. C. The ferry leaves for the island in fifteen minutes; we need to hurry to catch it. D. The summer concert series in the park starts Thursday we plan on going every week.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I'd go with C, i have to get started with school work though. My friend Hugs is gonna help you.

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

I'm back. Sorry I left. I will help with the rest. :3 Thank you @Skillz and good luck with your school! And I also believe C is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence does not correctly fix this run-on sentence? The car skidded luckily no one was near it. A. The car skidded. Luckily, no one was near it. B. The car skidded, luckily no one was near it. C. The car skidded, but luckily no one was near it. D. The car skidded; luckily, no one was near it.

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

I would say B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

LAST ONE IS COMING UP!!!

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

Yay! ^~^

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence correctly fixes this run-on sentence? There was confusion at the pet store, cats and dogs ran loose, a monkey climbed up the shelves. A. There was confusion at the pet store. Cats and dogs ran loose, a monkey climbed up the shelves. B. There was confusion at the pet store cats and dogs ran loose, a monkey climbed up the shelves. C. There was confusion at the pet store; cats and dogs ran loose, and a monkey climbed up the shelves. D. There was confusion at the pet store, cats and dogs ran loose. A monkey climbed up the shelves.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There it is.

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

C is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THANK YOU!

OpenStudy (hugsnotughs):

You're very welcome. I hope we got it all right. cx

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