ELA 10 A Semester Exam

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Which sentence is an example of a run-on sentence?(1 point)
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Practicing an instrument on a regular basis is crucial; it is the best way for people to hone their abilities.
Practicing an instrument on a regular basis is crucial; it is the best way for people to hone their abilities.

His favorite instrument to play was the guitar his mother, on the other hand, enjoyed playing the flute.
His favorite instrument to play was the guitar his mother, on the other hand, enjoyed playing the flute.

She sat down at the piano, her fingers hovering over the keys in anticipation of beginning her piece.
She sat down at the piano, her fingers hovering over the keys in anticipation of beginning her piece.

Learning to play an instrument requires a great deal of patience and a willingness to work hard.
Learning to play an instrument requires a great deal of patience and a willingness to work hard.
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Answer 1

The run-on sentence in the provided options is:

His favorite instrument to play was the guitar his mother, on the other hand, enjoyed playing the flute.

This sentence improperly connects two independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or a conjunction. It can be corrected by adding a semicolon or a conjunction, such as "but."