Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices
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Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices
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English
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12th Grade
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Katie Hogan
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
I love watching movies, especially in the evening.
The weather was bad it ruined our picnic plans.
She studied hard and passed the test.
Although he was tired, he managed to finish the project.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the run-on sentence be corrected?
The weather was bad it, ruined our picnic plans.
The weather was bad. It ruined our picnic plans.
The weather was, bad it ruined our picnic plans.
The weather was bad it ruined, our picnic plans.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the correct version of the following sentence: I wanted to join the gym I didn't have enough money.
I wanted to join the gym, but I didn't have enough money.
I wanted to join the gym, I didn't have enough money.
I wanted, to join the gym I didn't have enough money.
I wanted to join the gym. Because I didn't have enough money.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is NOT a run-on?
She writes beautifully people love her stories.
Despite the rain, we had a great time.
My favorite fruit is mango it's sweet and juicy.
When I'm bored, I often read a book.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the best way to fix this run-on sentence: He's an excellent singer he won many awards.
He's an excellent singer, he won many awards.
He's an excellent singer. He won many awards.
He's an excellent singer he, won many awards.
He's an excellent, singer he won many awards.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most appropriate way to fix the following sentence? I don't like coffee I prefer tea.
I don't like coffee, because I prefer tea.
I don't like coffee however I prefer tea.
I don't like, coffee I prefer tea.
I don't like coffee, so I prefer tea.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you correct the following run-on sentence? We tried to call you you didn't answer.
We tried to call you, and you didn't answer.
We tried, to call you you didn't answer.
We tried to call you, you didn't answer.
We tried to call you you, didn't answer.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
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