Question

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

The dog is in serious need of a bath.
He stinks every time he goes outside.
Please help me wash him, he’s dirty.
I’ll get the soap, and you get the tub.

Answer 1

What do you know about run-on sentences?

Answer 2

I think C or D

Answer 3

D :) Good job!

Answer 4

So you would think that all of them would seem right, but commas are only used when the two clauses are not able to stand alone as sentences. Which one does that?

Answer 5

D

Answer 6

No. And you get in the tub cannot stand alone as a sentence. What came before and?

Answer 7

C?

Answer 8

Any more guesses?

Answer 9

Yes. Good job.