Correcting Run-ons Quiz

(Correct this run-on using a semicolon) I enjoy going to visit my grandparents however I don’t enjoy the three hour ride.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Correct this run-on using two independent clauses) I spoke with my aunt on the phone we talked for two hours.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

(Correct this run-on using a semicolon) Suzy took painting lessons then she decided she doesn’t like to paint.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

(Correct this run-on using a coordinating FANBOYS conjunction) Many of my friends enjoy pizza but I prefer Chinese food.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

(Correct this run-on using a semicolon) I have no idea how to play this game it didn’t come with directions.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Maria enjoys reading she goes to the library often. (choose all the ways to properly correct this run on sentence)

• Maria enjoys reading; she goes to the library often.

• Maria enjoys reading: she goes to the library often.

• Maria enjoys reading. She goes to the library often.

• Maria enjoys reading, and she goes to the library often.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

The rain poured down we continued the hike. (choose all the ways to properly correct this run on sentence)

• The rain poured down; we continued the hike.

• The rain poured down, we continued the hike.

• The rain poured down and we continued the hike.

• Although the rain poured down, we continued the hike.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

The party was fun we stayed late. (choose all the ways to properly correct this run on sentence)

• The party was fun, and we stayed late.

• The party was fun; we stayed late.

• The party was fun, so we stayed late.

• The party was fun we stayed late.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Tom is a great chef he runs his own restaurant. (show TWO different ways of correcting this run-on sentence.)

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Tom is a great chef he runs his own restaurant.

• Tom is a great chef; he runs his own restaurant.

• Tom is a great chef he runs his own restaurant.

• Tom is a great chef or he runs his own restaurant.

• Tom is a great chef, and he runs his own restaurant.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A