What is the first step in correcting a run-on sentence? Select one:

Replace its subjects with pronouns.

Combine its main ideas.

Separate its main ideas.

Remove unnecessary punctuation.

Separate its main ideas.

Explanation:

Often run-on sentences are corrected by splitting its independent clauses into stand-alone sentences.

Example:

I wanted to go you to eat with you but you were busy, so instead I went to the store and then the mall.

[I wanted to go you to eat with you but you were busy,] so [instead I went to the store and then the mall].

I wanted to go out to eat with you, but you were busy. So, instead, I went to the store and the mall.

explanation:

you only need simple sentences to answer this. just answer these questions.

what do you think annie thinks of the mother? do you think annie believes the mother is a fit mother for helen.

what about the father? what would annie think of him? she might not like him, but does she respect him.

how about the son? would annie think he is the only voice of sanity in an insane place?

what about helen herself? this is the key question. how does she see helen? what do you suppose she thought her first job was going to be.

these aren't hard questions. just state the obvious. annie is not that well educated: she just knows what she has to do. write it that way.

you can do it if you've read the book or seen the play or movie.