Run-ons and Comma Splices

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice error?

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that lacks proper subject-verb agreement.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is too long and contains too many words.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions to connect them.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is grammatically incorrect.

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

How can you fix a comma splice error?

• There are multiple ways to fix a comma splice error.

• Using a semicolon instead of a comma

• Adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma

• Splitting the sentence into two separate sentences

What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Combine the run-on sentence with another sentence.

• Use a conjunction to connect the clauses of the run-on sentence.

• Use punctuation or separate into shorter sentences.

• Ignore the run-on sentence and leave it as is.

Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

• I went to the store and bought some apples.

• I went to the store and bought some apples

• I went to the store and bought some apples

• I went to the store and bought some apples

What is the purpose of using a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To indicate a cause and effect relationship between two clauses.

• To emphasize the main idea of the sentence.

• To join words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance

• To separate words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

Which of the following is an example of a correctly joined sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

• I went to the store, but I didn't buy anything.

• I went to the store, however I didn't find what I needed.

• I went to the store, so I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

What is the purpose of using a subordinating conjunction in a sentence?

• To emphasize a point in the main clause.

• To introduce a dependent clause and establish a relationship between the dependent clause and the main clause.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To separate items in a list.

Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence using a subordinating conjunction?

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• We decided to go for a walk, although it was raining.

• Because it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

• We decided to go for a walk although it was raining.