Question

the following sentence or group of sentences contains either fragments or run-ons. Correct them. There is more than one possible acceptable way to correct them.

The combination of the sugar and the acid in the soft drinks is also bad because it ruins the teeth it takes the enamel right off.

Answer 1

Ok, so the sentence should end right after the word teeth but it keeps going, so it's a run-on. All you need to do is put a period after teeth and make the rest a new sentence.

Answer 2

so like this?
The combination of sugar and acid in soft drinks is also bad because it ruins the teeth. It wears the enamel right off.

Answer 3

Yep, perfect! You can also use a semicolon too--either one works.

Answer 4

oh ok thnx! ;]

Answer 5

Yw

Answer 6

A. The combination of sugar and acid in soft drinks is also bad because it ruins the teeth. It wears the enamel right off.

Answer 7

sry was late

Answer 8

lol its ok. thnx anyways.

Answer 9

np