Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt it is also the largest city in Africa, and the Middle East.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence has a comma splice.

The Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom, are known all over the world.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence has a comma splice.

The French, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, briefly invaded Egypt in the late 1700s, that had a great social impact on the country and its culture.

This sentence has a comma splice.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

Egypt's influence in the region has been gradually changing; Saudi Arabia, an oil rich county, is now the domineering force.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence has a comma splice.

Which is a run-on sentence?

There's a test today, I hope you studied for it.

Our English teacher gives us a lot of tests, and they're usually difficult.

The test is on punctuation, and it's supposed to be difficult.

I studied a lot last night, so I think I'll do well.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

I am going to go to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?

The movie I want to see is supposed to be very scary.

I'll go to a different movie if you don't like horror movies.

My friend Samantha is supposed to meet me at the movie theater.

Which sentence is correct?

Judy leads a charmed life; she never seems to have a serious accident.

Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

There was a lot of confusion, people didn't know what to do.

There was a bad accident on the highway, and many people got hurt.

A friend of mine who is a police officer was the first one on the scene.

Luckily, there weren't too many injuries, and everyone survived.

What is the correct way of fixing this fragment? Was not looking forward to her long lab.

Erica was not looking forward to her long lab.

Was not looking forward to her long lab Erica.

Was not looking forward to her long lab.

Not looking forward to her long lab.

How to correct a run-on sentence?

Comma + coordinating conjuction

College Entrance Test: Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Happens when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of error is this?
I love to write papers I would write one everyday if I had the time.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

Answer explanation

To correct this—there should be a period, semicolon, or "and" after the word "papers".

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Type of run-on sentence in which two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of error is this?
I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

Answer explanation

To correct this, add "and" after the comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of error is this?
The cat meowed loudly, it wanted my attention.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

Answer explanation

To correct this, replace the comma with a semicolon.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of error is this?
The results of the study were includive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

Answer explanation

To correct this, replace the comma (after the word "includive) with a semicolon, then add a comma after the word "however."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A string of words that does not form a complete sentence because there is a necessary component missing. (this missing component may be a noun, verb, etc.)

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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College Entrance Test: Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

Happens when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly.

What kind of error is this?
I love to write papers I would write one everyday if I had the time.

To correct this—there should be a period, semicolon, or "and" after the word "papers".

Type of run-on sentence in which two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

What kind of error is this?
I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

To correct this, add "and" after the comma.

What kind of error is this?
The cat meowed loudly, it wanted my attention.

To correct this, replace the comma with a semicolon.

What kind of error is this?
The results of the study were includive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.

To correct this, replace the comma (after the word "includive) with a semicolon, then add a comma after the word "however."

A string of words that does not form a complete sentence because there is a necessary component missing. (this missing component may be a noun, verb, etc.)

What type of error is this?
Shows no improvement in any of the vital signs.

To correct this: add a subject in the beginning of the sentence.

What type of error is this?
Went to the store to get some groceries.

To correct this, add a subject in the beginning of the sentence.

What type of error is this?
The doctor, who were using peer-reviewed research articles that contributed to the body of knowledge in thier fields, which was obstetrics.

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College Entrance Test: Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

Happens when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly.

What kind of error is this?I love to write papers I would write one everyday if I had the time.

To correct this—there should be a period, semicolon, or "and" after the word "papers".

Type of run-on sentence in which two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

What kind of error is this?I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

To correct this, add "and" after the comma.

What kind of error is this?The cat meowed loudly, it wanted my attention.

To correct this, replace the comma with a semicolon.

What kind of error is this? The results of the study were includive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.

To correct this, replace the comma (after the word "includive) with a semicolon, then add a comma after the word "however."

A string of words that does not form a complete sentence because there is a necessary component missing. (this missing component may be a noun, verb, etc.)

What type of error is this?Shows no improvement in any of the vital signs.

To correct this: add a subject in the beginning of the sentence.

What type of error is this?Went to the store to get some groceries.

To correct this, add a subject in the beginning of the sentence.

What type of error is this? The doctor, who were using peer-reviewed research articles that contributed to the body of knowledge in thier fields, which was obstetrics.

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What kind of error is this?
I love to write papers I would write one everyday if I had the time.

What kind of error is this?
I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

What kind of error is this?
The cat meowed loudly, it wanted my attention.

What kind of error is this?
The results of the study were includive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.

What type of error is this?
Shows no improvement in any of the vital signs.

What type of error is this?
Went to the store to get some groceries.

What type of error is this?
The doctor, who were using peer-reviewed research articles that contributed to the body of knowledge in thier fields, which was obstetrics.