Question 5 of 10 Which of the following is the best definition for the term run-on sentence?
A. A group of words that looks like a sentence but does not act like a
sentence
B. A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence
C. Two or more predicates joined by a coordinating conjunction
D. A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are joined
in the wrong way
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A run-on sentence results from two or more complete sentences being connected without any punctuation. The best way to find a run-on sentence is to determine whether there is more than one independent clause in the same sentence without punctuation.

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i think the answer is d

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when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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