Proofreading

Below are corrected versions of the run-on sentences in this exercise. Please note, there are many possible ways to fix each sentence; these are just examples. If you're unsure whether your answers are correct, drop us an e-mail or stop by the Writing Center.

1) Although the co-op board voted to fine the tenant for noisiness, it is not clear whether he violated any established rule.

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The co-op board voted to fine the tenant for noisiness, but it is not clear whether he violated any established rule.

2) Tom was always late for his lawyering seminar. He knew it annoyed the professor and would affect his grade, but he just couldn't get up on time.

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Even though he knew it annoyed the professor and would affect his grade, Tom was always late for his lawyering seminar. He just couldn't get up on time.

3) The defendant will argue that she had no knowledge that the merchandise was stolen; however, the evidence indicates otherwise. (semicolon added after "stolen")

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The defendant will argue that she had no knowledge that the merchandise was stolen. However, the evidence indicates otherwise.

4) The mortgage company refused to issue a refund check for excess funds in the Smiths' escrow account; this violated the law. (semicolon replaces comma after "account")

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In violation of the law, the mortgage company refused to issue a refund check for excess funds in the Smiths' escrow account.

5) The textbook gives many examples of run-on sentences, but there is no answer key. How can we check our answers?

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Although the textbook gives many examples of run-on sentences, there is no answer key. How can we check our answers?