2.17 Run-On Sentences, Comma Splices, and Semi-Colons

Front

Correct the sentence: Ilyse went to see a movie last weekend it was a horror movie.

Back

Ilyse went to see a movie last weekend; it was a horror movie.

Front

Morgan has an essay due on Monday; he finished it already.

Back

Morgan has an essay due on Monday, but he finished it already.

Front

Correct the sentence: Monica went to the store; it was rainy last weekend.

Back

Monica went to the store even though it was rainy last weekend.

Front

Correct the sentence: Ms. Savage is a huge UT fan; she also went to UTK.

Back

The original sentence is correct.

Front

Correct the sentence: His favorite foods are: fried rice, chicken, and ice cream.

Back

His favorite foods are fried rice, chicken, and ice cream.

Front

Correct the sentence: You have three choices for your project: write a paper, read a book, or create a diorama.

Back

The original sentence is correct.

Front

Correct the sentence: I wanted to study a language so I chose Spanish.

Back

I wanted to study a language, so I chose Spanish.

Front

Correct the sentence: They will not make it home tonight; the storm is too strong.

Back

The original sentence is correct.

Front

Correct the sentence: Helen cooked dinner therefore Ralph will wash the dishes.

Back

Helen cooked dinner; therefore, Ralph will wash the dishes.

Front

Correct the sentence: Daionna came home late; her group worked hard on their project.

Back

Daionna came home late. Her group worked hard on their project.