Understanding Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many words.

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined incorrectly.

• A sentence that is too short.

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because it was raining.

• If you want to.

• Although she was tired.

• He runs fast.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By removing one of the clauses.

• By adding more words to the sentence.

• By adding a comma between clauses.

• By using a period to separate clauses.

Which of the following is NOT a method to fix a run-on sentence?

• Adding a comma and a conjunction.

• Using a period.

• Using a semicolon.

• Adding a comma without a conjunction.

What is a common misconception about run-on sentences?

• They can be corrected with a semicolon.

• They are always long.

• They cannot be corrected.

• They are always short.

Which sentence is a run-on?

• She likes to read, and she enjoys writing.

• He went to the store he bought milk.

• Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

• Although she was tired, she finished her work.

How can you correct the sentence: 'He forgot his umbrella it started to rain heavily'?

• He forgot his umbrella; it started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella, it started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella and it started to rain heavily.

• He forgot his umbrella because it started to rain heavily.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• The concert was fantastic I can't wait for their next performance.

• The concert was fantastic; I can't wait for their next performance.

• The concert was fantastic, I can't wait for their next performance.

• The concert was fantastic and I can't wait for their next performance.

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with a comma and a conjunction.

• A sentence with a dependent clause.

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma.

• A sentence with a semicolon.

Which sentence is NOT a run-on?

• They wanted to visit the museum they didn't have enough time.

• He forgot his umbrella it started to rain heavily.

• My sister loves to dance she practices every day.

• She enjoys hiking in the mountains, especially during the fall.