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In English / High School | 2014-11-30

Which is a run-on sentence?

A. There were only a few dancers on the floor, the couple soon became the center of attention.
B. A worn yellow quilt was lying at the foot of the antique bed, a gift from their grandmother.
C. If you start saving now, you will be able to buy a car sooner.
D. His helmet bore the number of the firehouse, which was more than 100 years old.

Asked by Proctor224

Answer (3)

i think b but i could be wrong

Answered by kirby6699 | 2024-06-10

I think that it is B. A worn yellow quilt was laying at the foot of the antique bed,a gift from their grandmother

Answered by cheyannmills | 2024-06-10

The run-on sentence in the options is A: 'There were only a few dancers on the floor, the couple soon became the center of attention.' This sentence improperly connects two independent clauses without the correct punctuation or conjunction. The other options do not contain run-on sentences.
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Answered by kirby6699 | 2025-05-07