Identify Run-On Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• I went to the store.

• Because I was tired.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• Running through the park.

What is the conjunction in the following run-on sentence? The sun was shining, I decided to go for a walk.

• but

• or

• and

• because

Which of the following is a comma splice?

• The sentence 'They went to the beach, they played volleyball.' is a comma splice.

• The sentence 'I went to the store, I bought some milk.' is a comma splice.

• The sentence 'She loves to read, she often visits the library.' is a comma splice.

• The sentence 'He enjoys hiking, he often goes on long treks.' is a comma splice.

How can the following run-on sentence be corrected? I like to play soccer I also enjoy basketball.

• I like to play soccer. I also enjoy basketball.

• I like to play soccer, and I also enjoy basketball.

• I like to play soccer also enjoy basketball.

• I like to play soccer, but I also enjoy basketball.

Which of the following is not an independent clause?

• Sheila went to the park

• I went to the store to buy some groceries.

• After the rain stopped

• Because I was tired

What is the conjunction in the following run-on sentence? She loves to dance, she is always practicing her moves.

• She loves to dance

• she is always practicing her moves

• She is always practicing her moves

• She is never practicing her moves

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store I bought some milk and bread.

• The sun is shining it's a beautiful day.

• She likes to run she is very fast.

• I went to the store and bought some milk and bread.

Identify the run-on sentence in the following paragraph: The dog barked loudly I could hear it from my house.

• The dog barked loudly, I could hear it from my house.

• The dog barked loudly I could hear it from my house.

• The dog barked loudly and I could hear it from my house.

• The dog barked loudly, and I could hear it from my house.

How can the following run-on sentence be corrected? I like to swim I also enjoy surfing.

• I like to swim, I also enjoy surfing.

• I like to swim, and I also enjoy surfing.

• I like to swim I also enjoy skiing.

• I like to swim, and I also enjoy surfing.

Which of the following is not an independent clause?

• I went to the store to buy some groceries.

• She walked her dog

• After we finished dinner

• Because it was raining