Run-On Sentences

Front

Independent clause is ______.

Back

a complete sentence

Front

He loves cooking, he's great at making sauces. This is a __________, a crime against English.

Back

Comma splice

Front

The student fell asleep in class; everyone thought this was funny.

Back

The student fell asleep in class. Everyone thought this was funny.

Front

I got an A in English class, so I am happy.

Back

Correct: I got an A in English class, so I am happy.

Front

We stayed in the reptile house, because it rained while we were at the zoo.

Back

This sentence is correct.

Front

Charlie played bagpipes. Ian played trombone.

Back

Charlie was playing the bagpipes. Ian was playing the trombone.

Front

Alexis made dinner; it was delicious, I think.

Back

Correct: Alexis made dinner; it was delicious, I think.

Front

My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, but he shouldn't have let it loose.

Back

Correct answer.

Front

Where to place the comma: I want to go to the concert but it is raining.

Back

concert, but