Question

Choose the word group that is a run-on sentence: a comma splice or afused sentence. If neither word group is a run-on, write "Neither wordgroup is a run-on sentence."

1. It is becoming harder and harder for Matt to find places where his dog Acorn can expend her boundless energy, she is starting to hate her leash.
2. Matt has always thought about living in the country, so he is starting to inquire about land for sale.

Answer 1

Sentence 1 contains a comma splice (the comma before 'she.') A period or semicolon is needed here instead of a comma.

Sentence 2 is correct as is.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Sentence 1 is a run-on sentence. The proper punctuation would be “...can expend her boundless energy; she is starting to hate her leash.”