Run-On Sentences Quiz

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that is too long.

• A sentence that joins two or more sentences that should be written separately.

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation.

• A sentence that is incomplete.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By adding more words.

• By separating two complete ideas into two sentences.

• By using a comma.

• By making the sentence longer.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?

• The kiwi bird is a strange-looking animal.

• These animals have died or been killed in such large numbers that there are very few left.

• The kiwi’s body is covered with fluffy feathers unlike other birds, the kiwi has no tail.

• The kiwi’s “cousin,” the dodo bird, is already extinct.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following sentences is NOT a run-on sentence?

• Kiwis are the size of a chicken their eggs are as large as ostriches’ eggs!

• There are no dodos left anywhere in the world no other dodos will ever be born.

• The kiwi bird is a strange-looking animal it is part of a group of endangered species.

• The kiwi’s “cousin,” the dodo bird, is already extinct.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?

• The platypus has feet like a duck’s.

• Many scientists have studied the platypus dark brown fur covers its body.

• Platypuses live on land, although these odd animals also swim very well.

• The female platypus lays eggs the mother sits on the eggs like a bird.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence needs to be rewritten because it is a run-on sentence?

• The platypus has feet like a duck’s.

• Platypuses live on land, although these odd animals also swim very well.

• The female platypus lays eggs the mother sits on the eggs like a bird.

• Unlike ducks platypuses have bills that are soft and feel for food underwater.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is correct and does not need rewriting?

• The platypus has survived for millions of years many scientists call it a living fossil.

• Unlike ducks platypuses have bills that are soft and feel for food underwater.

• Australia is the home of the platypus it prefers fresh water to the salt water that surrounds the island.

• Platypuses live on land, although these odd animals also swim very well.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A sentence that does not express a complete thought.

• A sentence that has a subject and a predicate.

• A sentence that uses a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct a sentence fragment?

• By adding a subject or predicate.

• By using a comma before the conjunction.

• By using a semicolon.

• By using a comma after a dependent clause.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What should you use before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

• A period.

• A semicolon.

• A comma.

• An exclamation mark.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B