Understanding and Fixing Run-On Sentences

What is the main issue with the example sentence by Glenn Weldon?

• It lacks a subject.

• It is too short.

• It uses too many conjunctions.

• It is a run-on sentence.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a complete sentence?

• Conjunction

• Complete thought

• Verb

• Subject

What is the effect of separating a run-on sentence into two complete sentences?

• It adds more conjunctions.

• It makes the sentence longer.

• It creates a big break between ideas.

• It makes the sentence more complex.

What does a semicolon indicate when used between two complete thoughts?

• The ideas are separate but connected.

• The ideas are contradictory.

• The ideas are unrelated.

• The ideas are identical.

What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?

• To separate unrelated ideas.

• To show a connection between ideas.

• To make the sentence shorter.

• To add more subjects.

Which conjunction is NOT mentioned as a way to create a compound sentence?

• Yet

• Or

• Because

• And

How does using 'but' as a conjunction affect the relationship between ideas?

• It shows equality.

• It shows contrast.

• It shows cause and effect.

• It shows similarity.

What should a writer consider when choosing how to fix a run-on sentence?

• The length of the sentence.

• The reader's understanding of the ideas.

• The number of verbs used.

• The complexity of the subject.

Which strategy involves using a comma and conjunction to fix a run-on sentence?

• Creating two separate sentences.

• Using a semicolon.

• Creating a compound sentence.

• Using a colon.

What is the effect of using 'so' as a conjunction in a sentence?

• It shows similarity.

• It shows equality.

• It shows contrast.

• It shows cause and effect.