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Read the run-on sentence.

The first batch of cookies was a little burnt the second batch was better.

What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence.

a.The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, but the second batch was better.
b.The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, the second batch was better.
c.The first batch of cookies was a little burnt but, the second batch better.
d.The first batch of cookies, was a little burnt the second batch was better.

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User Thebigcheeze
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Answer:

A. The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, but the second batch was better.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to make the sentence correct, you'll need to add a comma, and place "but" after the comma.

Another example may be, "I hate math homework, but it's better than science!"

User Gomesh Munda
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