Each of the following is a run-on . Correct the run-on and identify the different types of clauses or phrases in each sentence:-
[color=red][b]1. If you are not well you don’t have to do the work.
[color=black]If you are not well, you don’t have to work.
. If you are not well: A dependent Clause.
. you don’t have to work: An independent clause.
[color=red]2. I didn’t know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide.
[color=black]I didn’t know which job I wanted. I was too confused to decide.
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I didn’t know which job I wanted; I was too confused to decide.
Both of them are independent clauses.
[color=red]3. Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma therefore they have called for more research into its causes.
[color=black]Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma; therefore, they have called for more research into its causes.
Both of them are independent clauses.
[color=red]4. Before arriving at the station the old train caught fire.
[color=black]Before arriving at the station, the old train caught fire.
Before arriving: A prepositional phrase.
the old train caught fire: An independent clause.
[color=red]5. The first state to ratify the US institution Delaware is rich in history.
[color=black]The first state to ratify the US institution, Delaware, is rich in history.
The first state to ratify the US institution: A part of the independent clause.
Delaware: An appositive.
is rich in history: The rest of the independent clause.
[color=red]6. Allowing his men to make important decisions Jack fostered a spirit of togetherness among his men.
[color=black]Allowing his men to make important decisions, Jack fostered a spirit of togetherness among his men.
. Allowing his men: A participle phrase.
Jack fostered a spirit of togetherness among his men: An independent clause.
[color=red]7. Although the milky way looks like a dim cloud it is actually a huge galaxy.
[color=black]Although the milky way looks like a dim cloud, it is actually a huge galaxy.
. Although the milky way looks like a dim cloud: A dependent clause.
. it is actually a huge galaxy: An independent clause.
[color=red]8. Great Britain which is now an island was once part of the European mainland.
[color=black]Great Britian, which is now an island, was once part of the European mainland.
. Great Britian: Part of the independent clause.
. which is now an island: Dependent Clause.
. was once part of the European mainland: The rest of the independent clause.
[color=red]9. His salary is enormous however most fans think he is worth it.
[color=black]His salary is enormous; however, most fans think he is worth it.
. Both of them are independent clauses.
[color=red]10. Until cable TV was invented many viewers could not get a clear reception on their sets.
Until cable TV was invented, many viewers could not get a clear reception on their sets.
[color=black]. Until cable TV was was invented: Dependent Clause.
. many viewers could not get a clear reception on their sets: Independent Clause.
[color=red]11. Because it will be repaired Stacy pool will be closed for a week.
[color=black]Because it will be repaired, Stacy Pool will be closed for a week.
. Because it will be repaired: Dependent Clause.
. Stacy Pool will be closed for a week: Independent Clause.
[color=red]12. Before finishing this I will call Jim.
[color=black]Before finishing this, I will call Jim.
Before finishing: A prespositional Phrase.
I will call Jim: Independent Clause.
[color=red]13. There were several unusual hairstyles at the party one woman had green hair.
[color=black]There were several unusual hairstyles at the party: one woman had green hair.
I can’t identify the types of the sentences, except that one woman had green hair is independent clause, is the other also independent?
[color=red]14. There is a widespread but apparently wrong belief that people are more likely to commit suicide in December.
[color=black]I can’t solve this one.
[color=red]15. We will take our decision then we will let you know.
[color=black]We will take our decision, then we will let you know.
Are the two independent clauses.
[color=red]16. Jonas Salk defeated a terrible disease he developed a polio.
[color=black]Jonas Salk defeated a terrible disease. He developed a polio.
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Jonas Salk defeated a terrible disease; He developed a polio.
. Both of them are independent clause.
[color=red]17. However his negligence should not be disregarded.
[color=black]However, his negligence should not be disregarded.
his negligence should not be disregarded.: Independent Clause.
[color=red]18. During that time period many buyers preferred big cars.
[color=black]During that time period, many buyers preferred big cars.
I am not sure about this.
[color=red]19. Recently released the report was shocking.
[color=black]Recently released, the report was shocking.
. Recently released: A participle phrase.
. the report was shocking: Independent Clause.
[color=red]20. We read the letter we received yesterday our colleagues reviewed it thoroughly.
[color=black]We read the letter we received yesterday. our colleagues reviewed it thoroughly.
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We read the letter we received yesterday; our colleagues reviewed it thoroughly.
. Both are independent clauses.
[color=red]21. Suzie believed but couldn’t confirm that Billy had feelings for her
[color=black]Suzie believed, but couldn’t confirm that Billy had feelings for her.
but couldn’t confirm that Billy had feelings for her: Independent Clause.
I am not sure about this.
[color=red]22. According to one of his biographers he completed a medical degree in Munich.
[color=black]According to one of the biographers: he completed a medical degree in Munich.
I am not sure about it,and I can’t identify the type of the first one, but the 2nd one is Independent Clause.
[color=red]23. In view of the extraordinary good results it was decided to try this technique again.
[color=black]In view of the extraordinary good results: it was decided to try this technique again.
I am not sure about this one as well.[/b]
[color=blue]That’s all…
Thanks.
here after the independent clause?