Question

language and conventions fix run - on sentences run - on sentences are two complete sentences joined without correct punctuation or a conjunction. a comma splice uses a comma to incorrectly connect two sentences without also using a conjunction. correct run - on sentences by creating two separate sentences, or add a comma and the conjunction and. my turn read the paragraph. underline the run - on sentences and comma splices. then rewrite the draft to correct the errors. are you looking to adopt a new furry, scaled, or feathered friend to join your family? peters pet emporium has a wide range of animals looking for new homes, they have all the supplies you will need. there are dogs, cats, parakeets, guinea pigs, rats, fish, and more! the employees at peters pet emporium have a passion for pets they take excellent care of them. next friday, there will be a presidents day extravaganza, fifty - percent off sale on all rodent cages, dry cat food, dog leashes, and litter boxes.

Explanation:

The run - on sentence "Peter's Pet Emporium has a wide range of animals looking for new homes, they have all the supplies you will need." is a comma splice. It can be corrected by adding 'and' after the comma. The run - on "The employees at Peter's Pet Emporium have a passion for pets they take excellent care of them." can be fixed by adding a comma and 'and'.

Answer:

Are you looking to adopt a new furry, scaled, or feathered friend to join your family? Peter's Pet Emporium has a wide range of animals looking for new homes, and they have all the supplies you will need. There are dogs, cats, parakeets, guinea pigs, rats, fish, and more! The employees at Peter's Pet Emporium have a passion for pets, and they take excellent care of them. Next Friday, there will be a President's Day Extravaganza, fifty - percent off sale on all rodent cages, dry cat food, dog leashes, and litter boxes.