The sentence that corrects the run-on sentence below is:
There were leaves everywhere, and Everett raked the leaves.
Here's why this sentence is the correct one:
1. It uses a comma before the conjunction "and" to join the two independent clauses "There were leaves everywhere" and "Everett raked the leaves." This comma helps separate the two thoughts correctly in a compound sentence.
2. By adding the conjunction "and," the corrected sentence properly connects the two related ideas about the leaves being everywhere and Everett raking them. This conjunction clarifies the relationship between the two actions.
3. The corrected sentence maintains the clarity of the original meaning while fixing the run-on error. It shows that there were leaves all around, and as a result, Everett raked them, creating a logical flow of ideas in the sentence.
