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Chapter 8 Writing part 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Ecologists study and work in modern, well equipped laboratories. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. The laboratories develop new instruments of science the instruments must work well in the fied. | Run-on. The laboratories develop new instruments of science; the instruments must work well in the field. You also could put a comma and or make two sentences. |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Some problems arise in forest environments; ecologists develop solutions to these problems. | Compound |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Neither the animals' homes nor their food sources could escape the effects of the unwise use of resources. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Small plants grow under trees and provide food for the smaller animals of the forest. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Sometimes animals can return to the forest after a disaster; this heartens ecologists. | Compound |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Soil and leaves may be losing elements. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. The burning of gas, oil, and coal pollutes the air and perhaps causes acid rain in certain regions. | Simple |
| A great many lakes in Canada and forests in the United States are harmed by acid rain. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Scientists develop antipollution devices farmers use natural fertilizers. | Run-on Scientists develop antipollution devices, and farmers use natural fertilizers. You also could put a semicolon or make two separate sentences. |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. The Environmental protection agency establishes and enforces clean-air standards. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Ordinary people can help end pollution and save the earth. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Paper bags are made out of trees, plastic bags are made out of oil. | Run-on. Paper bags are made out of trees, and plastic bags are made out of oil. You also could use a semicolon or make two separate sentences. |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Many people are eager to do their part, but they need information and encouragement. | Compound |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Americans use 50 million tons of paper a year that is 580 pound per person. | Run-on. Americans use 50 million tons of paper a year. That is about 580 pounds per person. You also could use a semicolon or use a comma and. |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. J.R.R. Tolkien was a popular fantasy writer. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Tolkien loved language, and he often created his own languages in his books. | Compound |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. Perhaps the most complex of these were the elf languages. | Simple |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. First he published The Hobbit then he published The Lord of the Rings. | Run-on. First he published The Hobbit, and then he published The Lord of the Rings. You also could have used a semicolon or two separate sentences. |
| Write if this is a simple, compound or run-on sentence. If it is a run-on, rewrite it correctly. He created a fascinating world called Middle Earth his stories are a difficult read. | Run-on. He created a fascinating world called Middle Earth. His stories are a difficult read. You also could have used a semicolon or comma and. |
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