Run-Ons and Fragments

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

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

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

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

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• Remove all punctuation from the sentence.

• Combine two run-on sentences into one.

• Use longer sentences to clarify the meaning.

• Use punctuation, separate into shorter sentences, or use subordinating conjunctions or transition words.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• N/A

• The cat.

• Running fast.

• Jumping over the fence.

How can you correct a sentence fragment?

• By removing the sentence fragment entirely.

• By rearranging the words in the sentence fragment.

• By adding the missing subject or verb, or by combining it with another sentence to make it complete.

• By adding more punctuation to the sentence fragment.

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, and I bought some groceries.

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

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• Use punctuation, separate into shorter sentences, use subordinating conjunctions or transition words, or use a dash or ellipsis.

• Use a semicolon to separate the clauses

• Remove all punctuation from the sentence

• Combine two run-on sentences into one longer sentence

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• N/A

• Jumping over the fence.

• Running fast.

• The cat.

How can you correct a sentence fragment?

• By adding more punctuation to the sentence fragment.

• By rearranging the words in the sentence fragment.

• By adding the missing subject or verb, or by combining it with another sentence to make it complete.

• By removing the sentence fragment entirely.

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, and I bought some groceries.

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

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• Use punctuation, separate into shorter sentences, use subordinating conjunctions or transition words, or use a dash or ellipsis.

• Remove all punctuation from the sentence

• Use a semicolon to separate the clauses

• Combine two run-on sentences into one longer sentence