Recognizing Run-Ons

Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B).

For help with this exercise, see section 19a of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - We decided to get a dog last year, my sister wanted to get a puppy.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - My mother insisted on an adult dog she wanted to save an animal from a shelter.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - We adopted a seven-year-old dog from the local Humane Society.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - The Humane Society officials were pleased few people want to adopt older dogs.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - Everyone at the Humane Society wished us well, they gave us tips on training our new pet.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - Fortunately, our dog was already housebroken that made owning him much easier.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - He did have some bad habits, such as jumping on visitors.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - We signed him up for classes with a local dog trainer, the trainer helped us teach him better manners.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - Now our dog has been a part of the family for several months, we can hardly imagine life without him.

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    Recognizing Run-Ons: Some of the following sentences are correct, but others are run-ons (fused sentences or comma splices). For each sentence, identify if it is correct (A) or a run-on (B). - A puppy might have been cuter however, this dog has a winning personality.