Author Question: Which of the following examples illustrates a fragment, run-on (or fused) sentence, or comma ... (Read 130 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Which of the following examples illustrates a fragment, run-on (or fused) sentence,
or comma splice?

A) The band drove off into the sunset; the bartender wondered where Elwood had
procured a new battery.
B) As the band drove off into the sunset, the bartender wondered where Elwood
had procured a new battery.
C) The band drove off into the sunset; meanwhile, the bartender wondered where
Elwood had procured a new battery.
D) The band drove off into the sunset, the bartender wondered where Elwood had
procured a new battery.

Question 2

Students respond badly to attempts to curtail their recreational activities.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false