Run-Ons Study Practice

He is nice, she is not.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• He is nice; she is not.

• He is nice she is not.

• He is nice so she is not.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Jan pursued a career in finance, Ben pursued a career in art.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• Jan pursued a career in finance, but Ben pursued a career in art.

• Jan pursued a career in finance Ben pursued a career in art.

• Jan pursued a career in finance so Ben pursued a career in art.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The table is made of oak the bed is made of walnut.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• The table is made of oak, the bed is made of walnut.

• The table is made of oak, and the bed is made of walnut.

• The table is made of oak so the bed is made of walnut.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1I

The number that you dialed is incorrect, please check the number and dial again.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• The number that you dialed is incorrect please check the number and dial again.

• The number that you dialed is incorrect but please check the number and dial again.

• The number that you dialed is incorrect. Please check the number and dial again.

• No change

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2

CCSS.L.1.2B

Beneath the table, you'll find a pair of scissors be careful because they are sharp.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• Beneath the table, you'll find a pair of scissors. Be careful because they are sharp!

• Beneath the table you'll find a pair of scissors; be careful, because they are sharp.

• Beneath the table, you'll find a pair of scissors, be careful, because they are sharp.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

My brother always calls me on my birthday I sometimes forget to call him.

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

• My brother always calls me on my birthday, but I sometimes forget to call him.

• My brother always calls me on my birthday, I sometimes forget to call him.

• My brother always calls me on my birthday; and I sometimes forget to call him.

• No change

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1I

Will washed his clothes on Saturday, he washed his car on Sunday, he refused to change his scheduled habits.

Choose the correct version of the sentence below:

• Will washed his clothes on Saturday, he washed his car on Sunday; he refused to change his scheduled habits.

• Will washed his clothes on Saturday, and he washed his car on Sunday; he refused to change his scheduled habits.

• Will washed his clothes on Saturday and he washed his car on Sunday, he refused to change his scheduled habits.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

She was so engrossed in the magazine, when the policeman approached her she did not notice him.

Choose the correct version of the sentence below:

• She was so engrossed in the magazine that when the policeman approached her, she did not notice him.

• She was so engrossed in the magazine, and when the policeman approached, her she did not notice him.

• She was so engrossed in the magazine, when the policeman approached, her she did not notice him.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

Patti was a college student she worked as a part-time waitress.

Choose the correct version of the sentence:

• Patti was a college student while she worked as a part-time waitress.

• Patti was a college student, she worked as a part-time waitress.

• Patti was a college student; and she worked as a part-time waitress.

• No Change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

He chuckled when he heard the joke, Martha, however, thought it was distasteful.

Choose the correct version of the sentence:

• He chuckled when he heard the joke, Martha; however, thought it was distasteful.

• He chuckled when he heard the joke; Martha, however; thought it was distasteful.

• He chuckled when he heard the joke; Martha, however, thought it was distasteful.

• No change.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A