Homework Help: business

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 8:53am.

Which of the following selections contains a run-on? If none of the selections contains a run-on, select "Correct." (Points: 5)
Everyone praised Matthew for his will power.
He quit smoking five years ago, he still craves a cigarette from time to time.
Addictions are hard to break.
Correct

business - Writeacher, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:55am
Which one do YOU think it is?

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm
business - SraJMcGin, Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:56am
Not correct. The 2nd one IS a run on because there are two separate statements. Either put a semicolon after ago; OR a period and capitalize He.

Sra

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