Which of the following selections contains a run-on? If none of the selections contains a run-on, select "Correct." (Points: 5)

Question

Which of the following selections contains a run-on? If none of the selections contains a run-on, select "Correct." (Points: 5)
        Everyone praised Matthew for his will power. 
        He quit smoking five years ago, he still craves a cigarette from time to time. 
        Addictions are hard to break. 
        Correct

Writeacher · Answer

Which one do YOU think it is? http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm

SraJMcGin · Answer

Not correct. The 2nd one IS a run on because there are two separate statements. Either put a semicolon after ago; OR a period and capitalize He. Sra