Read the passage. Numbers are for reference.
(1) We are all of a nation of dancers, musicians, and poets. (2) Thus every great event, such as a triumphant return from battle, or other cause of public rejoicing is celebrated in public dances, which are accompanied with songs and music suited to the occasion. (3) The assembly is separated into four divisions, which dance either apart or in succession, and each with a character peculiar to itself.
-The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
How would you evaluate the sentences in this passage?
A. There are fused sentences.
B. There are comma splices.
C. There are sentence fragments.
D. There are no run-on sentences or fragments.
Answer (2)
The passage is free of grammatical errors such as fused sentences, comma splices, sentence fragments, or run-on sentences. Each sentence is complete and structured correctly. It effectively conveys the importance of cultural celebrations through dance and music. ;
The passage is free from grammatical errors such as fused sentences, comma splices, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences, as all sentences are complete and well-structured. The best choice is D: There are no run-on sentences or fragments. This indicates that the passage clearly conveys its themes without confusion.
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