Which of the answers is NOT a correct way to fix a run-on sentence.

Insert a comma between the independent clauses.

Insert a period between the independent clauses and start a new sentence.

Insert a semi-colon between the independent clauses.

Which of the following is a correct list of the coordinating conjunctions?

and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so

however, therefore, nonetheless, consequently

and, because, but, even if, so that

and, or, nor, however, therefore

Select ALL the correct ways listed here to fix a run-on sentence.

Insert a semi-colon between the independent clauses.

Insert a period between the independent clauses and start a new sentence.

Insert a comma and coordinating conjunction between the independent clauses.

Rewording the sentence so it is no longer a run-on sentence.

Insert a comma between the independent clauses.

"My job is so difficult, I barely have time for a lunch break." Which option below is NOT a correct way to fix this run-on sentence?

My job is so difficult, therefore, I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult; I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult! I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult, and I barely have time for a lunch break.

"Cameron slept during class he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test." Which option is NOT a correct way to fix this run-on sentence?

Cameron slept during class, he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class. He missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class; he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class, so he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

"This issue is important, we must act immediately." Which option below is NOT a correct way to fix this run-on sentence?

This issue is, important, we must act immediately.

This issue is important; therefore, we must act immediately.

This issue is important. We must act immediately.

This issue is important, and we must act immediately.

"You can come to work later we will start the meeting without you." Which option below is NOT a correct way to fix this run-on sentence?

You can come to work later, we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later, but we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later; however, we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later. We will start the meeting without you.

"Andres loves hiking during the fall, he and his friends are going to climb Stone Mountain in October." Select ALL the sentences below that correctly fix this run-on sentence.

Andres loves hiking during the fall. He and his friends are going to climb Stone Mountain in October.

Andres loves hiking during the fall; he and his friends are going to climb Stone Mountain in October.

Andres loves hiking during the fall, and he and his friends are going to climb Stone Mountain in October.

Andres loves hiking during the fall, thus, he and his friends are going to climb Stone Mountain in October.

"After lunch, Miriam is going home to do the dishes she is also going to sweep the floor as well." Select ALL the sentences below that correctly fix this run-on sentence.

After lunch, Miriam is going home to do the dishes. She is also going to sweep the floor as well.

After lunch, Miriam is going home to do the dishes, and she is also going to sweep the floor as well.

Miriam is going home to do the dishes after lunch, she is also going to sweep the floor as well.

After lunch, Miriam is going home to do the dishes, she is also going to sweep the floor as well.

"The palm tree fell over during the hurricane none of the neighbors can move it from the road." Select ALL the sentences below that correctly fix this run-on sentence.

The palm tree fell over during the hurricane. None of the neighbors can move it from the road.

The palm tree fell over during the hurricane, but none of the neighbors can move it from the road.

The palm tree fell over during the hurricane; none of the neighbors can move it from the road.

The palm tree fell over during the hurricane, none of the neighbors can move it from the road.

"Someone took my stapler off my desk if you took it or know what happened to it,please let me know." Select ALL the sentences below that correctly fix this run-on sentence.

Someone took my stapler off my desk. If you took it or know what happened to it, please let me know.

Someone took my stapler; off my desk if you took it or know what happened to it, please let me know.

Someone took my stapler off my desk, if you took it or know what happened to it, please let me know.

Someone took my stapler off my desk, if you took it or know what happened to it please let me know.

"My teacher knows a lot about World War II, the students enjoy listening to him in class." Select ALL the sentences below that correctly fix this run-on sentence.

My teacher knows a lot about World War II, and the students enjoy listening to him in class.

My teacher knows a lot about World War II; the students enjoy listening to him in class.

My teacher knows a lot about World War II the students enjoy listening to him in class.

My teacher knows a lot about World War II, the students enjoy listening to him, in class.

Run-on Sentence Practice

Quiz

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English

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9th Grade - University

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.1F, L.7.1A, L.1.1G

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Standards-aligned

Brooke Belcher

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a run-on sentence?

A sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or complete thought.

A phrase that contains a preposition and a noun.

The part of the sentence that shows action.

A sentence that has two independent clauses joined together incorrectly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an independent clause?

A group of words that contains a subject and verb.

A group of words that contains a subject, verb, and complete thought.

A phrase that contains a preposition and noun.

A group of words that starts with a coordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is a comma splice a type of run-on sentence?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a comma splice?

A run-on sentence with a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the independent clauses.

A run-on sentence with no punctuation between the independent clauses.

A run-on sentence with only a comma between the independent clauses.

A sentence with too many commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"I wish that I could come, but my mom said I need to stay home." Is this a run-on sentence?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Stop before you get to the last page, write down the most important points." Is this a run-on sentence?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"It is raining, however, I left my umbrella at home." Is this a run-on sentence?

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

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Run-on Sentence Practice

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What is a run-on sentence?

What is an independent clause?

Is a comma splice a type of run-on sentence?

What is a comma splice?

"I wish that I could come, but my mom said I need to stay home." Is this a run-on sentence?

"Stop before you get to the last page, write down the most important points." Is this a run-on sentence?

"It is raining, however, I left my umbrella at home." Is this a run-on sentence?

"Sarah and Ben walked to the store, they got lost because it was dark outside." Is this a run-on sentence?

Which of the answers is NOT a correct way to fix a run-on sentence.

Which of the following is a correct list of the coordinating conjunctions?

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