B. Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a correct sentence. The Census Bureau explains the reasons it asks so many questions areas with larger populations need more services. O A. comma splice B. correct C. fused sentence 9. The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on." Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition, fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. A. This sentence is not a run-on. B. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition; fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. C. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition, fans often gather at someone's home. To spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. D. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. 10. Choose the word group that is a run-on sentence: a comma splice or a fused sentence. If neither word group is a run-on, choose "Neither word group is a run-on sentence." It is becoming harder and harder for Matt to find places where his dog Acorn can expend her boundless energy, she is starting to hate her leash. Matt has always thought about living in the country, so he is starting to inquire about land for sale. A. Matt has always thought about living in the country, so he is starting to inquire about land for sale B. It is becoming harder and harder for Matt to find places where his dog Acom can expend her boundless energy, she is starting to hate her leash C. Neither word group is a run-on sentence