Run-on Sentences Quizzes
Preview 20 Quizzes about Run-on Sentences
A run-on sentence is one in which two clauses have been connected correctly.
A. True
B. False
There is something strange about Mary, or maybe I can’t think of anymore sentences, so I am using references to movies.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
One situation in which run-on sentences are apt to happen is…
A. When a pronoun in the second clause refers to a noun in the first clause.
B. When two independent clauses are combined using a coordinating conjunction.
C. Both of the above.
D. None of the above.
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.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CORRECT THIS SENTENCE: Three people did the job but I could have done it on my own.
A. Place a semi-colon before the conjunction.
B. Place a comma before the conjunction.
C. Place a semi-colon after the conjunction.
D. Place a comma after the conjunction.
E. Sentence is correct as is. No need to modify.
Always punctual to class, Anthony comes prepared to learn so he affects Stephanie in a positive role.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Daniel can’t stop thinking about girls nor does his friend Dino.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
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.
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.
Choose the group of words that lists coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses.
A. for example, nevertheless, thus
B. and, but, for, nor, or so, yet
C. also, besides, similarly, then
Elizabeth has success written all over her face. Angeline shows the same type of conviction.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
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 FOLLOWING SENTENCE IS CORRECT: The spaghetti was spicy, Sarah liked it though.
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.
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
I have a cold, so I am going to stay home today.
A. cold so
B. Not a run-on sentence
Luis likes to tease Erika, but she hates his guts.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
Creative writing is Justin’s strong suit, so he should take more classes in that field to become a better writer.
A. Run On
B. Comma Splice
C. Correct Sentence
D. None of the above.
I have never heard Karla say a word in class, and I often wonder if she is an introvert like me.
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.
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