WB 101 & 103

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

L.4.1F, RI.3.5, RL.4.1

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13 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#1. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun it is the one you see most clearly from Earth.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.

Correct: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is the one you can see most clearly from Earth.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#2. Mars is only one-half the size of Earth.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

This sentence is correct. It is one simple sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#3. Mars shines with red and orange light, it is often called the Red Planet.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: Mars shines with red and orange light, so it is often called the Red Planet.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#4. The Romans named Mars after their god of war its red color reminded them of blood and war.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: The Romans named Mars after their god of war. Its red color reminded them of blood and war.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#5. Mars has seasons like those on Earth its days are also about 24 hours long.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: Mars has seasons like those on Earth. Its days are also about 24 hours long.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#6. Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

This is correct. It is one simple sentence punctuated correctly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#7. People used to believe that there were people on Mars, they made up stories about Martians.

run on sentence

comma splice

correct

Answer explanation

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: People used to believe that there were people on Mars, and they made up stories about Martians.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

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WB 101 & 103

13 questions

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#1. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun it is the one you see most clearly from Earth.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.

Correct: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is the one you can see most clearly from Earth.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#2. Mars is only one-half the size of Earth.

This sentence is correct. It is one simple sentence.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#3. Mars shines with red and orange light, it is often called the Red Planet.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: Mars shines with red and orange light, so it is often called the Red Planet.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#4. The Romans named Mars after their god of war its red color reminded them of blood and war.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: The Romans named Mars after their god of war. Its red color reminded them of blood and war.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#5. Mars has seasons like those on Earth its days are also about 24 hours long.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: Mars has seasons like those on Earth. Its days are also about 24 hours long.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#6. Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos.

This is correct. It is one simple sentence punctuated correctly.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#7. People used to believe that there were people on Mars, they made up stories about Martians.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: People used to believe that there were people on Mars, and they made up stories about Martians.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#1. Gwendolyn Brooks loved people you could tell that the first time you met her.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: Gwendolyn Brooks loved people. You could tell that the first time you met her.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#2. I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, she drew a big crowd.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, and she drew a big crowd.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#3. We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry. I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.

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WB 101 & 103

13 questions

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#1. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun it is the one you see most clearly from Earth.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word. Correct: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is the one you can see most clearly from Earth.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#2. Mars is only one-half the size of Earth.

This sentence is correct. It is one simple sentence.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#3. Mars shines with red and orange light, it is often called the Red Planet.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.Correct: Mars shines with red and orange light, so it is often called the Red Planet.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#4. The Romans named Mars after their god of war its red color reminded them of blood and war.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.Correct: The Romans named Mars after their god of war. Its red color reminded them of blood and war.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#5. Mars has seasons like those on Earth its days are also about 24 hours long.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.Correct: Mars has seasons like those on Earth. Its days are also about 24 hours long.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#6. Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos.

This is correct. It is one simple sentence punctuated correctly.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.#7. People used to believe that there were people on Mars, they made up stories about Martians.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.Correct: People used to believe that there were people on Mars, and they made up stories about Martians.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.103.#1. Gwendolyn Brooks loved people you could tell that the first time you met her.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.Correct: Gwendolyn Brooks loved people. You could tell that the first time you met her.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.103.#2. I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, she drew a big crowd.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.Correct: I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, and she drew a big crowd.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.103.#3. We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.Correct: We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry. I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.

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Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#1. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun it is the one you see most clearly from Earth.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.

Correct: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is the one you can see most clearly from Earth.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#2. Mars is only one-half the size of Earth.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#3. Mars shines with red and orange light, it is often called the Red Planet.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: Mars shines with red and orange light, so it is often called the Red Planet.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#4. The Romans named Mars after their god of war its red color reminded them of blood and war.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: The Romans named Mars after their god of war. Its red color reminded them of blood and war.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#5. Mars has seasons like those on Earth its days are also about 24 hours long.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: Mars has seasons like those on Earth. Its days are also about 24 hours long.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#6. Mars has two moons called Phobos and Deimos.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
#7. People used to believe that there were people on Mars, they made up stories about Martians.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: People used to believe that there were people on Mars, and they made up stories about Martians.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#1. Gwendolyn Brooks loved people you could tell that the first time you met her.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: Gwendolyn Brooks loved people. You could tell that the first time you met her.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#2. I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, she drew a big crowd.

Notice the comma in the sentence? That comma is incorrectly joining two simple sentences which makes this a comma splice. It can be fixed by choosing one of the three ways to fix a comma splice.
Correct: I heard her read her poetry in a Chicago bookstore, and she drew a big crowd.

Determine if the following sentence is a comma splice, run-on, or correct.
103.#3. We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.

This is a run on sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two simple sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation or a connecting word.
Correct: We had all come to see and hear the famous poet read some of her poetry. I felt like I was in the presence of a living legend.