Question
Which choice does not contain a run-on sentence?
A- Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
B- Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star. Just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
C- Using the Big Dipper. You can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
D- Using the Big Dipper; you can find the North Star, just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
My choice is B.
Which choice best corrects the run-on sentence?
The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars they belong to the constellation Ursa Major.
A- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars; belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
B- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars; these stars belong to the constellation Ursa Major.
C- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars. Belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
D- The Big Dipper is a group. The seven stars belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
My choice is B.
A- Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
B- Using the Big Dipper, you can find the North Star. Just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
C- Using the Big Dipper. You can find the North Star just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
D- Using the Big Dipper; you can find the North Star, just follow an imaginary line through the Dipper’s two end stars.
My choice is B.
Which choice best corrects the run-on sentence?
The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars they belong to the constellation Ursa Major.
A- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars; belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
B- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars; these stars belong to the constellation Ursa Major.
C- The Big Dipper is a group of seven stars. Belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
D- The Big Dipper is a group. The seven stars belonging to the constellation Ursa Major.
My choice is B.
Answers
Ms. Sue
Right and right!
Skye
Thank you so much!
Ms. Sue
You are very welcome.