Run-On Sentences Quiz

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store to buy some milk and eggs.

• The cat was sleeping peacefully on the couch.

• Sheila likes to read books and watch movies.

• The dogs were barking loudly the neighbors complained about the noise.

What is the correct way to fix the run-on sentence: 'I like to run I am training for a marathon'?

• I like to run. I am training for a marathon

• I like to run, I am training for a marathon

• I like to run I am training for a marathon

• I like to run; I am training for a marathon

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to join the following sentences: 'I love to read books, I also enjoy writing'?

• but

• because

• and

• or

What is the coordinating conjunction that can be used to fix the run-on sentence: 'She loves to dance she is also a talented singer'?

• and

• so

• or

• but

Which of the following is a correct way to fix the run-on sentence: 'I went for a walk I saw a beautiful sunset'?

• I went for a walk, and I saw a beautiful sunset.

• I went for a walk, I saw a beautiful sunset.

• I went for a walk, but I saw a beautiful sunset.

• I went for a walk I saw a beautiful sunset.

What is the coordinating conjunction that can be used to join the following sentences: 'She likes to play soccer, she is also good at basketball'?

• so

• or

• and

• but

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• I like to read books and watch movies.

• She went to the store and bought some milk.

• The sun is shining.

• The dogs barked the cats meowed the birds chirped.

What is the correct way to fix the run-on sentence: 'He likes to swim he is also a great surfer'?

• He likes to swim, but he is also a great surfer.

• He likes to swim. He is also a great surfer.

• He likes to swim he is also a great surfer

• He likes to swim, and he is also a great surfer.

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to join the following sentences: 'I enjoy playing the piano, I also like to sing'?

• or

• but

• and

• so

What is the coordinating conjunction that can be used to fix the run-on sentence: 'She loves to paint she is also a talented musician'?

• and

• so

• or

• but