Question

RUN ON SENTENCES: Edit the run on sentences below using one of the four methods (period capital, comma + coordinating conjunction, semicolon, or subordination): 1. The most common American greeting is a handshake the Japanese most often bow to say hello. 2. I love to use Twitter as a way of expressing my thoughts, I would tweet my while life if I had the time. 3. Amy loves to read, she reads lots of novels in her spare time, the library is her favorite place. 4. Mr. Johnson used to teach English in Richmond Middle School I used to be a student there. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. While the most common American greeting is a handshake, the Japanese most often bow to say hello.    (subordination)

2. I love to use Twitter as a way of expressing my thoughts. I would tweet my whole life if I had the time.   (period capital)

3. Amy loves to read, and she reads lots of novels in her spare time. The library is her favorite place.   (comma + coordinating conjunction) / (period capital)

4. Mr. Johnson used to teach English in Richmond Middle School; I used to be a student there. ​  (semicolon)

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