Sentence fragments, run-ons, and comma splices

Whats the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence? A.) A comma splice combines two or more independent clauses through a comma, while a run-on sentence combines two or more independent clauses without using punctuation at all. B.) They are exactly the same C.) A comma splice combines two or more clauses without using punctuation, while a run-on sentence combines two or more clauses through one or more commas D.) A comma splice is when a sentence is cut into two sentences with a comma, while a run-on sentence is when multiple sentences are combined through the use of commas

A.) A comma splice combines two or more independent clauses through a comma, while a run-on sentence combines two or more independent clauses without using punctuation at all.

What's wrong with this sentence? The wooden joist. was being replaced after years of being exposed to moisture. A.)The sentence contains a fragment B.) The sentence Has absolutely nothing wrong with it C.) The sentence is a run-on D.) The first period should be replaced with a comma

A.) The sentence contains a fragment

What's wrong with the following sentence? The cat laid in the sun until a dog ran by and foisted the cat up a tree the cat stayed there in the tree for hours. A.) The sentence is a run-on B.) The sentence is a sentence fragment C.) Nothing, the sentence is perfect D.) The sentence is comma spliced

A.) The sentence is a run-on

How do you fix the comma spliced sentence? The dog was extremely persistent when it came to barking at the shell that was partially buried in mulch, he barked for hours ,to no avail when his owner came and dragged him away. A.) Replace the first comma with a period or semicolon B.) Completely remove the first comma C.) I don't see a comma splice D.) Replace the second comma with a semicolon or period

A.) replace the first comma with a period or semicolon

Why is this sentence not acceptable? The insane amount of moisture caused the wooden joist to rot, the house soon fell due to the rotten joist. A.) The sentence is perfectly acceptable the way it is B.) The sentence is comma spliced C.) The sentence is a run-on D.) The sentence contains a fragment

B.) The sentence is comma spliced

What would be the most efficient way of combining the two sentences? The gardener laid out mulch around the plants to hold the moisture. Someone stole the mulch and now the garden is dry. A.) Do nothing to these beautiful sentences B.) Replace the period at the end of the first sentence with "and" C.) Replace the period at the end of the first sentence with ",but" D.) Remove the period at the end of the first sentences

C.) Replace the period at the end of the first sentence with ",but"

Where is the Fragment in the passage? The ducks all flew as a flock together. Sometimes they would switch leaders whenever the one in front got tired. Every now and then the ducks would land in the water, where if they got lucky they. Could catch a fish. Taking off was a bit tricky, as the water created a suction and held them back slightly. Flying through the air helped dry the moist feathers of the ducks allowing them to stay warm, but not too warm. (this question is not multiple choice you have to locate the answer within the passage)

Could catch a fish is the fragment and should be part of the third sentence

How could the sentence be changed to make it acceptable? All of the towels were already somewhat moist, however, everyone decided to use them anyway. A.) This sentence is perfect just the way it is B.) Remove the first comma before however C.) Remove the second comma after however D.) Replace the first comma before however with a semicolon or period

D.) Replace the first comma with a semicolon or period

How could one fix the sentence fragment? After a quick swim in the pond. The dog vigorously shook it's body trying to dry off. In the process of doing this, everyone around was sprayed with pond moisture. A.) One does not simply fix this fragment, for it does not exist B.) Remove the period between "the pond" and "The dog" C.) Replace the period between "the pond" and "The dog" with a semicolon D.) Replace the period between "the pond" and "The dog" with a comma

D.) Replace the period between "the pond" and "The dog" with a comma

What's wrong with this sentence? The tree sapling owed all of it's glory to the mulch that held just the right amount of moisture. A.) The sentence is but a fragment B.) The sentence is a run-on C.) The sentence is comma spliced D.) The sentence is glorious, just like the sapling

D.) The sentence is glorious, just like the sapling