Run-on Sentences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that is too short.

• A sentence that contains two or more sentences incorrectly joined together.

• A sentence with correct punctuation.

• A sentence that only has one idea.

Open Ended

Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences when writing?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence according to the examples shown?

• Add a comma without changing anything else.

• Separate into two sentences and capitalize the first letter of the new sentence.

• Use a semicolon between the clauses.

• Leave the sentence as it is.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

• She likes to read books she goes to the library often.

• I went to the store, but it was closed.

• He finished his homework before dinner.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of FANBOYS in correcting run-on sentences?

• They are used to separate sentences with a period.

• They are coordinating conjunctions used with commas.

• They are used to start a new paragraph.

• They are used to replace nouns in a sentence.

Open Ended

Explain why the sentence

'Most owls hunt at night, they have excellent night vision.'

This is considered a run-on sentence and describe two ways to correct it.