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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence? Swimming is a good sport it helps build muscle. He has been a swimmer since he was very young. Because of this, he has grown up to be quite strong. He will probably love swimming his entire life.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Gatorgirl

OpenStudy (gatorgirl):

@Conqueror

OpenStudy (conqueror):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Which has 2 ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this one i am not sure

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Well, it can't be C since that has a comma in it.

OpenStudy (gatorgirl):

Well look at each one and read it to yourself out loud, and tell us which one you think sounds like it just runs off and needs punctuation.

OpenStudy (conqueror):

Which statement do you think needs a comma in the middle of it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B?

OpenStudy (gatorgirl):

Close, but I was leaning towards A. Can you see why? It sounds like you usually need to pause in the middle of saying that.

OpenStudy (gatorgirl):

Meaning it needs punctuation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oooh ok :)

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