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One of the following items contains a comma splice, another is a run-on (or fused) sentence, and a third is correct. Select the item that is correct. The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church, founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698. is this correct

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Answer: The sentence is punctuated correctly, but the participle phrase is misplaced.

Explanation: The sentence should be rewritten: The Amish movement, founded by Jacob Amman in 1698, stems from the Mennonite church.

This way it is clear that "founded by Jacob Amman in 1698" refers to the Amish movement, not the Mennonite Church.

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Answer:

The sentence contains a comma splice; the comma after 'church' is not necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Amish movement stems from the Mennonite church founded by Jacob Ammon in 1698.

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