Exploring Run on Sentences

Why are run-on sentences considered bad grammar?

• They use too many commas.

• They lack proper punctuation.

• They are written in passive voice.

• They are too short.

What is a common misconception about run-on sentences?

• They are easy to understand.

• They are always written in past tense.

• They are just long sentences.

• They are always grammatically correct.

What can run-on sentences induce in readers?

• Boredom

• Joy

• Confusion

• Excitement

Which of the following is NOT a tool to fix run-on sentences?

• Dashes

• Periods

• Exclamation marks

• Colons

How can the run-on sentence 'William Faulkner is a well-known American author he lived in Mississippi for most of his life' be corrected?

• Using a semicolon

• Using a period

• Using an exclamation mark

• Using a comma

What punctuation can be used to fix the sentence: 'Jim is a fan of Cormac McCarthy's novels however he had a big problem when he tried to read the crossing half of that book is written in Spanish'?

• Comma and dash

• Period and comma

• All of the above

• Colon and comma

What is the length of the run-on sentence from James Joyce's 'Ulysses' mentioned in the video?

• 200 words

• 53 words

• 111 words

• 58 words

Why might great authors use run-on sentences in their writing?

• To shorten their stories

• To follow grammar rules

• To add dramatic effect

• To confuse readers

What should most writers do to avoid run-on sentences?

• Stick to proper internal punctuation

• Use more adjectives

• Avoid using periods

• Write longer sentences

What is the main takeaway from the video regarding run-on sentences?

• They are a sign of good writing.

• They should be avoided unless you are a critically acclaimed author.

• They are always acceptable in literature.

• They make writing more interesting.