Question

Which sentence does not correct this run-on sentence? 

The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago it was intended to be used by the military.



 
A.
The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago; it was intended to be used by the military.


 
B.
The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago, and it was intended to be used by the military.


 
C.
The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago, it was intended to be used by the military.


 
D.
The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago. It was intended to be used by the military.

Answer 1

Hello!

The third option "The earliest form of the internet was designed more than thirty years ago, it was intended to be used by the military." does not correct the run-on sentence.

By placing a comma, the sentence is still a run on, but it is read with an unnecessary pause. In order to make this correct, a conjunction must be used to connect the sentences (e.g. "and" in option B).

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Answer 2

A. The earliest form of the Internet was designed more than thirty years ago; it was intended to be used by the military.