Question

Which of the following are run-on sentences?

1. I like to swim while at the gym on Sunday. My sister prefers to lift weights.
II. I like to swim while at the gym on Sunday, my sister prefers to lift weights.
III. I like to swim while at the gym on Sunday my sister prefers to lift weights.

Answer 1

Answer: lll . I like to swim while at the gym on Sunday my sister prefers to lift weights.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

III. I like to swim while at the gym on Sunday my sister prefers to lift weights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first two options have a solid pause between the two clauses, whereas the third sentence has two clauses that are condensed together. Thus, making the sentence run-on and awkward.