There was an accident on Route 66 last night, several people got hurt.
Correct Run-On and Comma Splice Sentences

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English
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9th Grade - University
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
There was an accident on Route 66 last night; several people got hurt.
Because was an accident on Route 66 last night several people got hurt.
There was an accident on Route 66. Last night several people got hurt.
Both A and B are correct.
None of the above.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Kimberly missed multiple assignments, she knew her grade would be lowered, but she didn't expect a F.
Kimberly missed multiple assignments, she knew her grade would be lowered, but she didn't expect a F.
Kimberly missed multiple assignments, she knew her grade would be lowered but she didn't expect a F.
Kimberly missed multiple assignments; although she knew her grade would be lowered, she didn't expect a F.
Kimberly missed multiple assignments. She knew her grade would be lowered, but she didn't expect a F.
Both A and C are correct.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics, it was initially developed to explain atoms.
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics; it was initially developed to explain atoms.
Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics, initially developed to explain atoms.
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics; and It was initially developed to explain atoms.
Both A and B are correct.
None of the above.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
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.
There's a test today I hope you studied for it.
I studied a lot last night, but I think I'll do well.
None of the above.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the answer that is properly punctuated and contains no run-on errors.
My favorite animals are chickens, bears, and owls.
My favorite animals are chickens and bears and owls.
My favorite animals are chickens; bears; and owls.
All of the above.
None of the above.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Choose the answer that is properly punctuated and contains no run-on errors.
Javier went to the farmer’s market to buy green beans, corn, and cauliflower.
Javier went to the farmer’s market, he bought green beans, corn, and cauliflower.
Javier went to the farmer's market, and he bought green beans, and corn, and cauliflower.
None of the above.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
She walked in the room, she sat in the corner.
She walked in the room; she sat in the corner.
She walked in the room, she sat in the corner.
She walked in the room and she sat in the corner.
She walked in the room. She sat in the corner.
None of the above.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
I love to write papers, I would write one every day, if I had the time.
I love to write papers, I would write one, every day if I had the time.
None of the above.
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