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3 April, 19:05

Read the run-on sentence.

The first batch of cookies was a little burnt the second batch was better.

What is the correct way to rewrite the sentence.

a. The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, but the second batch was better.

b. The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, the second batch was better.

c. The first batch of cookies was a little burnt but, the second batch better.

d. The first batch of cookies, was a little burnt the second batch was better.

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  1. 3 April, 20:42
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    A. The first batch of cookies was a little burnt, but the second batch was better.

    Explanation:

    In order to make the sentence correct, you'll need to add a comma, and place "but" after the comma.

    Another example may be, "I hate math homework, but it's better than science!"
  2. 3 April, 22:30
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    The answer to this question is letter A
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