Q3- CW 5 Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Identify the run-on sentence from the options below.

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• She loves to read she goes to the library every week.

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• We watched a movie, then we went out for dinner.

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

• The dog barked loudly, it scared the cat.

• I enjoy hiking, and my brother enjoys swimming.

• We went to the park; it was a sunny day.

• She likes apples, but she doesn't like oranges.

Choose the correct way to combine these sentences: "The rain stopped. We went outside."

• The rain stopped, we went outside.

• The rain stopped and we went outside.

• The rain stopped, so we went outside.

• The rain stopped we went outside.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction.

• I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.

• She was tired, so she went to bed early.

• He likes pizza and he likes pasta.

• We can go to the beach or we can stay home.

Correct the comma splice in the following sentence: "The cake was delicious, everyone wanted a second piece."

• The cake was delicious everyone wanted a second piece.

• The cake was delicious and everyone wanted a second piece.

• The cake was delicious, so everyone wanted a second piece.

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

• The flowers are blooming, and the garden looks beautiful.

• I finished my homework I watched TV.

• We went to the zoo, and we saw many animals.

• She plays the piano, but she doesn't play the guitar.

Choose the correct way to combine these sentences: "He was hungry. He made a sandwich."

• He was hungry, he made a sandwich.

• He was hungry and he made a sandwich.

• He was hungry, so he made a sandwich.

• He was hungry he made a sandwich.

Identify the sentence that contains a comma splice.

• The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.

• She loves chocolate, she eats it every day.

• We went to the concert, and we had a great time.

• He is studying hard, for he wants to pass the exam.

Correct the run-on sentence: "The movie was long it was also very interesting."

• The movie was long, it was also very interesting.

• The movie was long and it was also very interesting.

• The movie was long, but it was also very interesting.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction?

• I wanted to buy a new book but I didn't have enough money.

• She was late, so she missed the bus.

• He likes to play soccer and he likes to play basketball.

• We can go to the park or we can go to the museum.