Chapter 150. Exercise G6-5

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Exercise G6-5
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In each pair, click on the version that is NOT a run-on sentence.

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Example

Question

Correct. This sentence joins the two independent clauses with a semicolon. For more help, see section G6.
Sorry. This sentence is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined with only a comma. For more help, see section G6.
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Question

Correct. This sentence consists of two independent clauses joined with a comma and the coordinating conjunction and. For more help, see section G6.
Sorry. This sentence is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined with only a comma. For more help, see section G6.
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Question

Correct. This sentence makes the second independent clause into a long appositive phrase (tiny bodies . . . at all) modifying particles. For more help, see section G6.
Sorry. This sentence is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined only with a comma (between particles and tiny). For more help, see section G6.
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Question

Correct. The second independent clause has become a phrase modifying Central Park. For more help, see section G6.
Sorry. This sentence is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined only with a comma. For more help, see section G6.
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Question

Correct. The second independent clause has been joined to the first with a colon. For more help, see section G6.
Sorry. This sentence is a comma splice—two independent clauses joined only with a comma. For more help, see section G6.
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