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Sentence Fluency — Quiz

Question 9 • English Language Arts 11

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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A
On September 3, 1783, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, and two months later, British troops left New York City.
B
In 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, British troops left New York City, and George Washington resigned as commander.
C
On April 19, 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty and five months later, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris and British troops left New York City in November.
D
On April 19, 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty, and the Treaty of Paris followed about five months later.
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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?