Identify the run-on sentence among the following.
A
The sun set, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
B
She loves to read novels, especially mysteries, and often finishes a book in a day.
C
He finished his homework quickly then he went outside to play with his friends.
D
Although it rained all morning, the afternoon turned sunny and warm.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
A run-on sentence incorrectly joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or a coordinating conjunction. Option C contains two complete thoughts ('He finished his homework quickly' and 'he went outside to play with his friends') joined only by 'then'.
💡 Why is C) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Identify the run-on sentence among the following." is Option C: He finished his homework quickly then he went outside to play with his friends..
The other options — A) The sun set, painting the sky with vibrant colors., B) She loves to read novels, especially mysteries, and often finishes a book in a day., D) Although it rained all morning, the afternoon turned sunny and warm. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: A run-on sentence incorrectly joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or a coordinating conjunction. Option C contains two complete thoughts ('He finished his homework quickl…
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