Understanding Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

What are the two most common errors in English writing discussed in this lesson?

• Sentence fragments and misplaced modifiers

• Run-on sentences and comma splices

• Subject-verb agreement and tense shifts

• Passive voice and redundancy

In a run-on sentence, how are two sentences incorrectly joined?

• With a semi-colon

• With a conjunction

• With no punctuation

• With a period

Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences and comma splices in academic writing?

• They are considered basic mistakes and can lead to loss of marks

• They are only relevant in informal writing

• They make writing more complex

• They are advanced errors that are hard to correct

What is one basic method to fix a run-on sentence?

• Add an exclamation mark

• Use a coordinating conjunction

• Use a period to separate the sentences

• Add a comma

How does a semi-colon help in fixing sentence errors?

• It replaces a period

• It connects two closely related sentences

• It separates two unrelated ideas

• It is used at the end of a paragraph

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with a semi-colon

• A sentence with multiple subjects

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• Two sentences connected with a coordinating conjunction

Which acronym helps remember coordinating conjunctions?

• ROYGBIV

• HOMES

• PEMDAS

• FANBOYS

What makes a sentence complex?

• It has a dependent and an independent clause

• It is very long

• It uses a semi-colon

• It contains multiple verbs

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• Or

• But

• Because

What should you do if you find yourself making run-on sentences frequently?

• Practice using periods and conjunctions

• Ignore them

• Write longer sentences

• Use more commas