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WorksheetsQ3- CW 5 Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Identify the run-on sentence from the options below.
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
She loves to read she goes to the library every week.
The sun set, and the stars appeared.
We watched a movie, then we went out for dinner.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
The dog barked loudly, it scared the cat.
I enjoy hiking, and my brother enjoys swimming.
We went to the park; it was a sunny day.
She likes apples, but she doesn't like oranges.
Choose the correct way to combine these sentences: "The rain stopped. We went outside."
The rain stopped, we went outside.
The rain stopped and we went outside.
The rain stopped, so we went outside.
The rain stopped we went outside.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction.
I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.
She was tired, so she went to bed early.
He likes pizza and he likes pasta.
We can go to the beach or we can stay home.
Correct the comma splice in the following sentence: "The cake was delicious, everyone wanted a second piece."
The cake was delicious everyone wanted a second piece.
The cake was delicious and everyone wanted a second piece.
The cake was delicious, so everyone wanted a second piece.
Which sentence is a run-on sentence?
The flowers are blooming, and the garden looks beautiful.
I finished my homework I watched TV.
We went to the zoo, and we saw many animals.
She plays the piano, but she doesn't play the guitar.
Choose the correct way to combine these sentences: "He was hungry. He made a sandwich."
He was hungry, he made a sandwich.
He was hungry and he made a sandwich.
He was hungry, so he made a sandwich.
He was hungry he made a sandwich.
Identify the sentence that contains a comma splice.
The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.
She loves chocolate, she eats it every day.
We went to the concert, and we had a great time.
He is studying hard, for he wants to pass the exam.
Correct the run-on sentence: "The movie was long it was also very interesting."
The movie was long, it was also very interesting.
The movie was long and it was also very interesting.
The movie was long, but it was also very interesting.
Which sentence correctly uses a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction?
I wanted to buy a new book but I didn't have enough money.
She was late, so she missed the bus.
He likes to play soccer and he likes to play basketball.
We can go to the park or we can go to the museum.
Identify the run-on sentence.
The cat slept on the couch, and the dog slept on the floor.
I went to the store I bought some bread.
She likes to paint, but she doesn't like to draw.
We watched a movie, then we went out for ice cream.
Choose the correct way to combine these sentences: "The weather was cold. We stayed inside."
The weather was cold, we stayed inside.
The weather was cold and we stayed inside.
The weather was cold, so we stayed inside.
The weather was cold we stayed inside.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
The cake was delicious, and everyone wanted more.
She was tired, she went to bed early.
We went to the park, and we had a picnic.
He likes apples, but he doesn't like bananas.
Correct the run-on sentence: "The book was interesting I couldn't put it down."
The book was interesting, I couldn't put it down.
The book was interesting and I couldn't put it down.
The book was interesting, so I couldn't put it down.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction.
I wanted to go to the party but I had too much homework.
She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.
He likes to read and he likes to write.
We can go to the movies or we can go bowling.
