Which is a correctly written sentence, not a run-on? a. the gate to our backyard had been left open our dogs got out while we were gone. b. our car wouldn't start, so dad called a tow truck to take it to the mechanic. c. our backyard was all soggy from the rain, the dog's paws were all muddy. d. our cousins are coming for a visit we plan on taking them to the zoo and the museums.

If you’re looking for a place to visit, i recommend yosemite national park. visiting yosemite has been a high point of my life. can you imagine waking up, inhaling the pine-scented air, and watching the pink-tinted mountains reflect the sunrise? later, as you hike, you’ll encounter meadows strewn with rainbows of wildflowers and lakes in astonishing shades of blue. the tone of the passage is effective because it defines yosemite for the reader. the author entertain the reader. instructs the reader on how to enjoy yosemite. supports the author’s attempt to persuade.