ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL

Which sentence is a run-on sentence? a. Some tortoises are huge, you can ride on them.
b. Bald eagles build nests of branches; the nest may weigh tons.
c. A lion can run faster than a greyhound or a fox.
d. Humpback whales sing songs; they sing new tunes every year

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Answer 1
Answer:

it would be A because it just, well, runs on. b states a fact. c is also a fact. d is also a fact. A IS a fact, but it does not have an and or even.

i hope that helped (and made since) ;)
Answer 2
Answer:

Answer: The answer would be A

Explanation:

The other ones are just stating the obvious and stating facts while A seems to run on.

Thus option (A) (Some tortoises are huge, you can ride on them.) Is the run on sentence therefore, it is the correct answer.

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Subject : English
Keywords : Active Voice, Present simple

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