
Fixing Run-On Sentences: Key Strategies

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should run-on sentences be avoided?
They use too many commas.
They are grammatically incorrect.
They make sentences too short.
They are difficult to understand.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a run-on sentence?
A sentence with too many commas.
A sentence with incorrect grammar.
Two sentences joined without proper punctuation.
A sentence with too many words.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
I went to the store. I bought some milk.
I went to the store; I bought some milk.
I went to the store I bought some milk.
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CCSS.L.4.1F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the simplest way to fix a run-on sentence?
Add a comma.
Add a period.
Add an exclamation mark.
Add a conjunction.
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CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yes, So
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which FANBOYS conjunction would best fit the sentence: 'I have to rewrite my paper, ___ it has run-ons in it.'?
or
and
but
for
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'Hot Shot Mama'?
A type of sentence structure.
An acronym for conjunctive adverbs.
A type of punctuation mark.
An acronym for coordinating conjunctions.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
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