MITS review Unit 4

Define "run-on sentence"

Answer explanation

Two-sentences improperly connected

What is one common cause of a run-on?

Answer explanation

Comma splice or lack of punctuation

College is meant to be challenging, some politicians think that we should try to push every kid to attend a four-year university.

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About 20% of students are struggling readers, a school must provide focused interventions to help these students catch up with their peers.

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• Run-On

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About 20% of students are struggling readers; a school must provide focused interventions to help these students catch up with their peers.

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• Run-On

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About 20% of students are struggling readers a school must provide focused interventions to help these students catch up with their peers.

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• Run-On

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Joe never completed his share of the closing tasks on time. Which provoked resentment from his colleagues.

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• Run-On

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Joe never completed his share of the closing tasks on time, this provoked resentment from his colleagues.

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• Run-On

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Joe never completed his share of the closing tasks on time. Provoking resentment from his colleagues.

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• Run-On

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Joe never completed his share of the closing tasks on time, provoking resentment from his colleagues.

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• Run-On

• Correct