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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

A. The players continue to work on both hitting and fielding, allowing them to improve both skill sets.
B. The game was tied at halftime; each coach gave his team a pep-talk.
C. While the rain was drenching at times, the fans were dedicated and refused to leave.
D. The game will be called if the storm continues, the weather is dangerous.

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SuperHelperThingy
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I would say that D would be the run-on because it's grammar is incorrect. It should have a semicolon instead of a comma. Even when you say it out loud, it doesn't sound right. There is no because or anything it just keeps going, therefore a semicolon should be placed instead of a comma.

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SuperHelperThingy

D. The game will be called if the storm continues, the weather is dangerous.

Further Explanation:

Option D is an example of a run on sentence, as it consists of two grammatically incorrect clauses within the sentence. A sentence might consist of multiple clauses, however, it is required to arrange them sequentially, or separate the clauses with a semicolon, or connects them using a proper modifier. This sentence is a proper example of a run-on sentence, as there are more than one independent clauses within the statement, and they are improperly connected, which means there are two separate sentences within one statement. The above sentence is a proper representation of a comma splice, which means two independent clauses that are joined with a comma, thereby disturbing the sequential structure of the statement.  

A Run on sentence is one of the most common errors while attempting to use a transitional expression in the middle of the sentence. To avoid these kinds of errors, a run on sentence can be easily converted into a complex or a compound sentence. The simplest way to correct a run-on sentence is to remove the comma splice and use a semicolon instead, in this way, the sentence shall become a complex sentence, comprising of the main clause and the subordinate clause. The parts of the run on sentence may be connected or separated as per the need. The parts of a sentence may be separated using a period however care has to be taken that it does not result in short unmeaningful sentences. A subordinating or a co-ordinating conjunction can also be used.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: Secondary school

Chapter: Formation of a sentence.  

Subject: English.  

Keywords:

Subject, Predicate, parts of a sentence, sequence in a sentence, gerund, verb, infinitive, complex and compound sentence, central idea and theme. Â