Grammar Test 2 Answer 11

11. Originally, yabusame archers competed as a form of prayer, and those who missed their clay or wooden targets were obliged to commit suicide, but the practice went out of date in the 12th century after emperors realized they were losing too many skilled warriors.

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11. Originally, yabusame archers competed as a form of prayer, and those who missed their clay or wooden targets were obliged to commit suicide, but the practice went out of date in the 12th century after emperors realized they were losing too many skilled warriors. A run-on sentence. There are two conjunctions connecting three independent clauses. That's one too many!

11. Originally, yabusame archers competed as a form of prayer, and those who missed their clay or wooden targets were obliged to commit suicide. However, the practice went out of date in the 12th century after emperors realized they were losing too many skilled warriors.