Revising Run-Ons

What are the seven coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)?

• for, and, because, or, yet, nor, so

• for, also, but, or, although, not, so

• for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

• for, and, but, or, yet, so

Identify the run-on sentence.

• I like learning English it makes me tired.

• I like learning English, but it makes me tired.

• I like learning English, even though it makes me tired.

• I like learning English; it makes me tired.

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.

Choose which answer revises this run-on: Many plants have poisonous leaves or fruits, these cause skin irritation or sickness.

• Many plants have poisonous leaves or fruits these cause skin irritation or sickness.

• Many plants have poisonous leaves or fruits and these cause skin irritation or sickness.

• Many plants have poisonous leaves or fruits; these cause skin irritation or sickness.

• When many plants have poisonous leaves or fruits, causing skin irritation or sickness.

Choose the answer that revises this run-on: The belladonna has a beautiful name and poisonous berries, it is also called deadly nightshade.

• The belladonna has a beautiful name and poisonous berries it is also called deadly nightshade.

• The belladonna has a beautiful name and poisonous berries. It is also called deadly nightshade.

• The belladonna has a beautiful name and poisonous berries for it is also called deadly nightshade.

• The belladonna has a beautiful name and poisonous berries, as it is also called deadly nightshade.

Choose the answer that revises this run on: Another seasonal flower, the lily of the valley, has berries too these should not be eaten by anyone either.

• Another seasonal flower, the lily of the valley, has berries too, these should not be eaten by anyone either.

• Another seasonal flower, the lily of the valley, has berries too and should not be eaten by anyone either.

• Another seasonal flower, the lily of the valley, has berries too so these should not be eaten by anyone either.

• Another seasonal flower, the lily of the valley, has berries too, additionally, these should not be eaten by anyone either.

Choose the answer that revises this run-on: Many people love rhubarb pie, they do not know that rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.

• Many people love rhubarb pie; they do not know that rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.

• Many people love rhubarb pie, however they do not know that rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.

• Many people love rhubarb pie, however, they do not know that rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.

• Many people love rhubarb pie. Do not know that rhubarb leaves should not be eaten.

Choose the answer that revises this run-on: Like most people, I cannot touch poison ivy, it gives me a rash.

• Like most people, I cannot touch poison ivy, for it gives me a rash.

• Like most people I cannot touch poison ivy, because, it gives me a rash.

• Like most people. I cannot touch poison ivy; it gives me a rash.

• Like most people, I cannot touch poison ivy, giving me a rash.

Choose the answer that revises this run-on: Digitalis is a plant used in some medicines the leaves are poisonous when eaten.

• Digitalis is a plant used in some medicines, the leaves are poisonous when eaten.

• Digitalis is a plant used in some medicines; however, the leaves are poisonous when eaten.

• Digitalis is a plant used in some medicines and the leaves are poisonous when eaten.

• Digitalis is a plant used in some medicines, when the leaves are poisonous when eaten.