Punctuating Sentences

Which is NOT a way to correct the run-on?

Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth he changed the way people view the universe.

• Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth; he changed the way people view the universe.

• Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth, he changed the way people view the universe.

• Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth, and he changed the way people view the universe.

• Albert Einstein was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth. He changed the way people view the universe.

Which is NOT a way to correct the run-on?

School in Munich was too rigid and boring for young Einstein he did not do well.

• School in Munich was too rigid and boring for young Einstein; he did not do well.

• School in Munich was too rigid and boring for young Einstein, so he did not do well.

• School in Munich was too rigid and boring for young Einstein. He did not do well.

• School in Munich was too rigid and boring for young Einstein, he did not do well.

Choose the response that is NOT a run-on.

• I love school, I love learning, my teacher is nice.

• When I get older I want to have a big family I like big families.

• I like Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I also like Fridays, because the weekend starts on Friday.

• We should get moving there’s no time to waste.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• Pip Pirrip gains a fortune from an unknown benefactor, but the fortune brings him nothing but misery.

• Pip Pirrip gains a fortune from an unknown benefactor the fortune brings him nothing but misery.

• Pip Pirrip gains a fortune from an unknown benefactor; the fortune brings him nothing but misery.

• Pip Pirrip gains a fortune from an unknown benefactor. The fortune brings him nothing but misery.

Which of the following sentences are complete and correct? (Check all that apply).

• He wanted to meet the group at the restaurant so he called to find out what time to arrive.

• There weren't enough copies to go around; we had to share the copies that were available.

• You finished your work early, you don't have to stay.

• She didn't want to miss her meeting, so she made sure she left early

Which of the following sentences are complete and correct? (Check all that apply).

• They were in a desperate situation, there was a flood and they didn't know what to do.

• Wanting to go fishing, the children gathered the supplies they needed.

• She wanted to leave right after the ceremony; too many people were around.

• She sang as loudly as she could, everybody heard her.

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

• Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• As it is.

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

Michael and his brother are best friends. They do not always get along.

• Even though they do not always get along Michael and his brother are best friends.

• Michael and his brother are best friends even though they do not always get along.

• Michael and his brother are best friends, even though they do not always get along.

• Even though, they do not always get along, Michael and his brother are best friends.

Choose the best way to write the sentence below.

Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so, they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday, so they will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• Sara and Maddie are going to the show on Friday so they, will need to purchase tickets by Thursday evening.

• As it is.

What is the best way to write sentence below?

Either you will go to the store with me or with your aunt.

• Either you will go to the store with me, or with your aunt.

• Either you will go to the store with me or, with your aunt.

• Either you will go to the store, with me or with your aunt.

• As it is.