Identifying and Correcting Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined incorrectly.

• A sentence with proper punctuation.

• A sentence with too many words.

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I like cats they are cute.

• I like cats, and they are cute.

• I like cats; they are cute.

• I like cats. They are cute.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words with a subject and a verb that can stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A group of words without a subject.

• A group of words with a subject but no verb.

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to join two independent clauses?

• Using a comma alone.

• Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• Using a period.

• Using a semicolon.

What is a comma splice?

• A type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction.

• A sentence with too many commas.

• A sentence with a comma and a conjunction.

• A sentence with a semicolon.

Which of the following sentences is a run-on?

• He runs, and he jumps.

• He runs; he jumps.

• He runs he jumps.

• He runs. He jumps.

How can you correct the run-on sentence: 'He forgot his umbrella it started to rain heavily'?

• He forgot his umbrella, it started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella. It started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella and it started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella; it started to rain heavily.

Which of the following is a misconception about run-on sentences?

• Long sentences are always run-ons.

• Short sentences cannot be run-ons.

• Run-ons can be corrected with proper punctuation.

• Both A and B.

Identify the run-on sentence: 'My sister loves to dance she practices every day.'

• My sister loves to dance, and she practices every day.

• My sister loves to dance. She practices every day.

• My sister loves to dance she practices every day.

• My sister loves to dance; she practices every day.

Which method can be used to correct the run-on sentence: 'The concert was fantastic, I can't wait for their next performance.'?

• Using a period.

• Using a semicolon.

• Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• All of the above.