Understanding Run-On Sentences and Conjunctions

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a subject but no predicate

• A sentence that is too short

• Two complete sentences joined without proper punctuation

• A sentence with only one word

How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

• By adding more words

• By dividing it into two separate sentences

• By removing the subject

• By using a semicolon

What does the term 'compound sentence' mean?

• A sentence with multiple predicates

• A sentence with a single subject

• Two complete sentences joined by a conjunction

• A sentence with no verbs

Which of the following is a conjunction?

• And

• Because

• However

• Quickly

In the sentence 'My backpack is so heavy I will need to clean it out', where should the sentence be divided?

• After 'clean'

• After 'so'

• After 'heavy'

• After 'backpack'

In the sentence 'The trial started yesterday it lasted for a long time', where should the sentence be divided?

• After 'for'

• After 'started'

• After 'yesterday'

• After 'trial'

Which conjunction best fits the sentence: 'We snapped photographs ___ we forgot to upload them'?

• But

• Or

• And

• Nor

What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

• To remove punctuation

• To join two complete thoughts

• To make sentences longer

• To change the subject of a sentence

Which conjunction would best complete the sentence: 'Did you watch the reality show ___ did you go to the movies?'

• Or

• And

• For

• Yet

Which conjunction would best complete the sentence: 'My bicycle needed brakes ___ it can use a tune-up'?

• So

• Or

• But

• And