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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Lutz

21 April, 05:30

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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Averie · Answer 1

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!"

Gabriella Clark · Answer 2

The answer to this question is letter A