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Read the sentence below. How would you correctly fix the run-on sentences?
Derek wanted a ferocious pit bull terrier to scare off burglars but his apartment
complex did not allow dogs as a result, Derek had to settle for naming his goldfish Mr.
Jaws and installing additional door locks.

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Answer:

I would put periods between the sentences and connect certain chunks of the sentences adding transition words like "additionally", "next", "lastly", etc.

Explanation:

Derek wanted a ferocious pit bull terrier to scare off burglars. As a result, his apartment complex did not allow dogs and had to settle for additional door locks to keep his place secure. Additionally, Derek kept his pet goldfish, Mr. Jaws to definitely keep his surroundings safe :)

Not sure if the gold fish is necessary and I don't have a lot of context but hope this helped i guess.