Mastering Run-On Sentences in Writing

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many commas.

• Two independent clauses combined without proper punctuation.

• A sentence that is too short.

• A sentence with incorrect verb tense.

What is the first step to fix a run-on sentence?

• Use a semicolon.

• Break it into two sentences.

• Add a comma.

• Add a conjunction.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• The sky is red.

• If you go to the store.

• Because it was raining.

• While I was walking.

How can you connect two independent clauses using a comma?

• By placing a comma at the end of the first clause.

• By using a comma and a semicolon.

• By adding a comma and a conjunction.

• By placing a comma between them.

Which conjunction can be used to connect two independent clauses?

• Since

• And

• Although

• Because

When is it appropriate to use a semicolon to connect two clauses?

• When the clauses are long and unrelated.

• When the clauses are exclamations.

• When the clauses are short and closely related.

• When the clauses are questions.

How would you rewrite 'The sky is red it will rain tomorrow' using a semicolon?

• The sky is red: it will rain tomorrow.

• The sky is red - it will rain tomorrow.

• The sky is red, it will rain tomorrow.

• The sky is red; it will rain tomorrow.

Which longer conjunction can be used to connect two independent clauses?

• Or

• And

• But

• However

How should you punctuate a sentence using 'consequently' to connect two clauses?

• With a colon before and a comma after 'consequently'.

• With a period before and after 'consequently'.

• With a comma before and after 'consequently'.

• With a semicolon before and a comma after 'consequently'.