Run-ons and Comma Splices (4th)

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many commas.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation.

• A sentence with a semicolon.

• A sentence that is too long.

Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Remove one of the clauses.

• Add more words to the sentence.

• Use a semicolon to separate the clauses.

• Add a comma between the clauses.

What does the term 'splice' originally refer to?

• A type of punctuation.

• A sailor's term for joining ropes.

• A way to write sentences.

• A method of editing films.

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with too many commas.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma.

• A sentence with a semicolon.

• A sentence with a conjunction.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• Add a period between the clauses.

• Use a semicolon instead of a comma.

• Add more commas.

• Remove one of the clauses.

What is the main issue with a run-on sentence?

• It uses too many semicolons.

• It is too short.

• It lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions.

• It has too many clauses.

Which punctuation mark can be used to fix both run-ons and comma splices?

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Period

• Semicolon

What is the effect of a run-on sentence?

• It makes the sentence clearer.

• It adds emphasis to the sentence.

• It creates confusion by joining clauses improperly.

• It shortens the sentence.

Why is a comma splice considered incorrect?

• It uses a semicolon incorrectly.

• It joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

• It uses too many commas.

• It makes the sentence too long.

What is a common solution for both run-ons and comma splices?

• Adding a question mark.

• Removing punctuation.

• Using a semicolon or conjunction.

• Adding more words.