Run-on Sentences Quiz (Hard) - Innisdale Ss

1. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

It snowed throughout the night, so most schools were closed the next day.

Because it snowed throughout the night, most schools were closed the next day.

It snowed throughout the night, most schools were closed throughout the next day.

It snowed throughout the night most schools were closed throughout the next day.

A is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
B is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
C consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

Explanation

A is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
B is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
C consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

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2. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

The loud noises from the construction crew across the street ended, so we could finally fall asleep.

The loud noises from the construction crew across the street ended, we could finally fall asleep.

Once the loud noises from the construction crew across the street ended, we could finally fall asleep.

The loud noises from the construction crew across the street ended we could finally fall asleep.

A is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

Explanation

A is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

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3. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

The palace has a dumbwaiter, which is a tiny elevator that carries food.

The palace has a dumbwaiter, it is a tiny elevator that carries food.

The palace has a dumbwaiter. It is a tiny elevator that carries food.

The palace has a dumbwaiter it is a tiny elevator that carries food.

A is correct.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

Explanation

A is correct.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

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4. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

We stayed at Elmont Village. We were only two blocks from the ocean.

We were only two blocks from the ocean we stayed at Elmont Village.

We stayed at Elmont Village, where we were only two blocks from the ocean.

We stayed only two blocks from the ocean, we stayed at Elmont Village.

A is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
B is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
C is correct.
D consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.

Explanation

A is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
B is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
C is correct.
D consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.

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5. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

Kay is the sports editor she is also my sister.

Kay, the sports editor, is my sister.

Kay is my sister, she is also the sports editor.

Kay is the sports editor. She is also my sister.

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. The additional information "the sports editor" is enclosed between two commas.
C consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
D is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.

Explanation

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. The additional information "the sports editor" is enclosed between two commas.
C consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
D is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.

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6. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

Pack for your camping trip with safety in mind flashlights, extra water, and matches are essential.

With safety in mind, pack the following items for your camping trip: flashlights, extra water, and matches.

Flashlights, extra water, and matches are essential safety items to pack for your camping trip.

Pack for your camping trip with safety in mind, flashlights, extra water, and matches are essential.

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. It consists of a full sentence, followed by a colon, which introduces a list.
C is correct.
D consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.

Explanation

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. It consists of a full sentence, followed by a colon, which introduces a list.
C is correct.
D consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.

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7. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

Everyone in the library was busy. We had essays to finish and presentations to prepare.

Everyone in the library was busy, we had essays to finish and presentations to prepare.

WIth essays to finish and presentations to prepare, everyone in the library was busy.

Everyone in the library was busy we had essays to finish and presentations to prepare.

A is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

Explanation

A is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.

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8. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

The skyline of Chicago is beautiful the city has many unusual buildings.

The skyline of Chicago is beautiful, the city has many unusual buildings.

The skyline of Chicago with its many unusual buildings is beautiful.

The skyline of Chicago, with its many unusual buildings, is beautiful.

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is incorrect. The additional information "with ... buildings" should be enclosed between two commas.
D is correct. The additional information "with ... buildings" is enclosed between two commas.

Explanation

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
C is incorrect. The additional information "with ... buildings" should be enclosed between two commas.
D is correct. The additional information "with ... buildings" is enclosed between two commas.

9. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

A fire tore through the warehouse, it spread to nearby buildings.

A fire tore through the warehouse, and it spread to nearby buildings.

A fire tore through the warehouse, and spread to nearby buildings.

A fire tore through the warehouse and spread to nearby buildings.

A consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
B is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
C is incorrect. There should not be a comma after "warehouse," as the joining word "and" does not join two complete sentences.
D is correct.

Explanation

A consists of a comma splice error. It is two independent sentences joined only by a comma.
B is correct. It is two independent thoughts, joined by a comma AND a joining word.
C is incorrect. There should not be a comma after "warehouse," as the joining word "and" does not join two complete sentences.
D is correct.

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10. Which of the following sentences is CORRECT? You may select more than one if necessary.

The boys skated for two hours then they came in to get warm.

The boys skated for two hours; then they came in to get warm.

After skating for two hours, the boys came in to get warm.

The boys skated for two hours. Then they came in to get warm.

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. It consists of two closely related sentences joined by a semicolon and a joining word "then."
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.

Explanation

A is a run-on sentence. It consists of two independent sentences with no punctuation between them.
B is correct. It consists of two closely related sentences joined by a semicolon and a joining word "then."
C is correct. It consists of an introductory group of words, followed by a comma and the main clause.
D is correct. It consists of two independent sentences separated by a period.

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