Compound/Run-on Sentences, Subject-Verb Agreement, Comma Rules

Which of the following completes this definition for compound sentence:

"A sentence which contains..."

• two or more phrases

• two or more independent clauses

• two or more dependent clauses

• a dependent clause and an independent clause

Which of the following count as ways to join two independent clauses together in a single sentence?

• Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

• A semicolon (;)

• A comma

• A colon

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• Steve is a great athlete and he excels on the football field.

• Steve is a great athlete he excels on the football field.

• Steve is a great athlete, he excels on the football field.

• Steve is a great athlete, and he excels on the football field.

Which of the following are coordinating conjunctions?

• an

• for

• so

• and

• yes

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

• The editor puts together the; newsletter the publisher distributes it.

• The editor puts together the newsletter; the publisher distributes it.

• The editor puts together the newsletter; and the publisher distributes it.

• The editor puts together; the newsletter the publisher distributes it.

Choose the answer which best completes the following definition for a Run-on Sentence:

"an incorrect sentence in which two independent clauses..."

• are improperly joined together.

• aren't related to each other.

• don't use a coordinating conjunction.

• are incorrect.

Check all options which are ways to create a run-on sentence.

• lack of punctuation

• add an independent clause

• comma splice

• drop the aaawwubbis word

True or false: A comma is strong enough to connect two independent clauses.

• True

• False

Is the following a run-on or a complete sentence:

The contestant hesitated the buzzer sounded.

• run-on

• complete sentence

Is the following a run-on or a complete sentence:

The judge entered the courtroom, everyone rose.

• run-on

• complete sentence