Run-on Sentences Quizzes
Preview 20 Quizzes about Run-on Sentences
THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS CORRECT: Jon carried the groceries into the house, and his parents were happy that he found the initiative to provide a helping hand.
A. True
B. False
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CORRECT THIS SENTENCE: The restaurant was beautiful, the food was overpriced.
A. Add the conjunction “nor” after the comma.
B. Add the conjunction “or” after the comma.
C. Add the conjunction “but” after the comma.
D. Add the conjunction “for” after the comma.
E. Sentence is correct as is. No need to modify.
Lizette likes to party every night, Diana accompanies her to every party.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Ryan’s marvelous essay on cannabis argued for the drug’s medicinal use, but there are critics out there who do not favor this advocacy.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Much of Jennifer’s writing reflects her mature understanding of life; she sees the world differently than most people.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Both Maria and Joanna are quiet girls, yet they excel because of their hard work.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Jessica’s fishes keep her busy at home, her teacher likes to eat sushi.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS CORRECT: The Rialto Theater gives students discounts or they can come to a free screening before the opening day.
A. True
B. False
Cynthia ran to class and she was quite tired from doing so.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
The water was cool and refreshing, so we took a swim.
A. True
B. False
Attending USC is one of Maria’s goals in life. She wants to graduate from high-ranking university.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Ivan seems like the strong, silent type but deep inside he is soft like a cuddly teddy bear.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CORRECT THIS SENTENCE: The hurricane caused record flooding across the state, it also knocked out power for millions.
A. Add the conjunction “nor” after the comma.
B. Add the conjunction “or” after the comma.
C. Add the conjunction “but” after the comma.
D. Add the conjunction “and” after the comma.
E. Sentence is correct as is. No need to modify.
Sabrina’s family is large, and they like to travel together.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CORRECT THIS SENTENCE: In the next minute, 100 people will die, over 240 babies will be born.
A. Place a semi-colon before the number “100.”
B. Place a comma before after the word “babies.”
C. Place a semi-colon after the word “die” and delete the comma there.
D. Place a comma after the word “babies.”
E. Sentence is correct as is. No need to modify.
THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS CORRECT: The spaghetti was spicy, Sarah liked it though.
A. True
B. False
Marlin sits quietly in class every day yet he still receives a high grade for his work.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
After the game.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CORRECT THIS SENTENCE: Sarah pressed a cold washcloth against her eyes it helped relieve her headache.
A. Place a semi-colon before the word “it.”
B. Place a comma before the word “it.”
C. Place a semi-colon after the word “it.”
D. Place a comma after the word “it.”
E. Sentence is correct as is. No need to modify
As a high school student, Gerardo is on top of his game yet he needs to keep his focus to continue to do well.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
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