Combining Sentences

Emily was a gifted painter but she never studied art. [What's the error?]

• run-on

• comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The newest tablet is so light, it's had to believe what it can do. [What's the error?]

• run-on

• comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

It rained for hours on Saturday; finally, the rain stopped Sunday morning. [Is this sentence correct?]

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

We can go to the movie at the mutliplex, or we can play games at the arcade. [Is this sentence correct?]

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which one is NOT part of the FANBOYS acronym?

• and

• nor

• by

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You never keep secrets, therefore most people don't trust you. [Is this correct?]

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

He liked to run, and to swim. [Is this correct?]

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Jo drove, so Mike was in charge of the radio. [How is this combined?]

• comma + conjunction

• semicolon

• semicolon + conjunctive adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My bus commute to college is long; however, it gives me time to study. [How is this combined?]

• comma + conjunction

• semicolon

• semicolon + conjunctive adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My car is making noises; I should get it checked out. [How is this combined?]

• comma + conjunction

• semicolon

• semicolon + conjunctive adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A