Understanding Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

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

• Sentence fragments and run-on sentences

• Comma splices and sentence fragments

• Run-on sentences and comma splices

• Misplaced modifiers and run-on sentences

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

• With a conjunction

• With no punctuation

• With a semi-colon

• With a comma

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

• They can lead to loss of marks

• They are not noticeable in exams

• They are considered advanced errors

• They make writing more complex

Which punctuation mark can be used to separate two closely related sentences?

• Comma

• Period

• Semi-colon

• Colon

What is a compound sentence?

• Two sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction

• A sentence with a semi-colon

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• A sentence with multiple subjects

Which acronym helps remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBO

• FANBOYSY

• FANBOY

• FANBOYS

What is a complex sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with a dependent and an independent clause

• A sentence with multiple verbs

• A sentence with a semi-colon

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

How does a semi-colon affect the level of writing?

• It makes writing more basic

• It shows a higher level of writing

• It is not recommended in academic writing

• It is used only in informal writing

What should you do if you find yourself making run-on sentences or comma splices?

• Use a semi-colon

• Ignore them

• Add more sentences

• Use one of the correction methods learned