Which is a run-on sentence?

There's a test today, I hope you studied for it.

Our English teacher gives us a lot of tests, and they're usually difficult.

There's a test today, I hope you studied for it.

The test is on punctuation, and it's supposed to be difficult.

I studied a lot last night, so I think I'll do well.

Which is a run-on sentence?

Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

I am going to go to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?

The movie I want to see is supposed to be very scary.

I'll go to a different movie if you don't like horror movies.

My friend Samantha is supposed to meet me at the movie theatre.

Which is a run-on sentence?

I woke up late today hence I didn't get time to cook food.

I woke up late today, so I didn't cook food.

I woke up late today; hence I didn't get time to cook food.

I woke up late today hence I didn't get time to cook food.

Football is my favorite game, so I play it daily.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

There was a lot of confusion, people didn't know what to do.

There was a bad accident on the highway, and many people got hurt.

A friend of mine who is a police officer was the first one on the scene.

There was a lot of confusion, people didn't know what to do.

Luckily, there weren't too many injuries, and everyone survived.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles, it also makes it easier to pack more into your suitcase.

There are a few things that everyone should know about packing a suitcase.

First of all, put heavy items on the bottom of your suitcase.

Instead of folding your clothes, you should roll them.

Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles, it also makes it easier to pack more into your suitcase.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

There are many different options snowboarding and skating are two popular examples.

Winter sports are an excellent way to stay healthy when it's cold.

There are many different options snowboarding and skating are two popular examples.

One of the best winter sports is cross-country skiing.

Cross-country skiing is inexpensive, fun, and challenging.

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Can you easily identify Run-on or fused sentences? The amazing run-on sentences quiz with well-researched questions and answers checks if you can identify (including comma splices) and fix such sentences if present. Run-on sentences occur when two different sentences are connected improperly. For example, I love to read novels I would read one every day if I had the time. This is the first sentence, "I love to read novels," and "I would read one every day if I had the time" is the second one. Play the quiz and check your knowledge about these run-on sentences.

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1.

Which is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  Our English teacher gives us a lot of tests, and they're usually difficult.
- B.
  
  There's a test today, I hope you studied for it.
- C.
  
  The test is on punctuation, and it's supposed to be difficult.
- D.
  
  I studied a lot last night, so I think I'll do well.
Correct Answer
B. There's a test today, I hope you studied for it.

Explanation
You can fix this sentence by replacing the comma with a period, or by putting the word "so" after the comma.

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2.

Which is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids
- B.
  
  Egypt is an ancient country.
- C.
  
  Egypt is famous for pyramids.
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids

Explanation
The given sentence "Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids" is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction. It should be separated into two sentences or connected with a coordinating conjunction.

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3.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  I am going to go to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?
- B.
  
  The movie I want to see is supposed to be very scary.
- C.
  
  I'll go to a different movie if you don't like horror movies.
- D.
  
  My friend Samantha is supposed to meet me at the movie theatre.
Correct Answer
A. I am going to go to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?

Explanation
You can fix this sentence by replacing the comma with a period. Don't forget to capitalize the word "do".

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4.

Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident. Repair this sentence if it's a run-on.
- A.
  
  This sentence is correct
- B.
  
  life, she
- C.
  
  Life; she
- D.
  
  Life. She
Correct Answer
C. Life; she

Explanation
The correct answer is "life; she". The original sentence is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses ("Judy leads a charmed life" and "she never seems to have a serious accident") that are not properly separated. By replacing the comma with a semicolon, the two clauses are effectively separated, making the sentence grammatically correct.

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5.

The airport is about to shut down because of the snow and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go on to Boston. Fix this run-on sentence.
- A.
  
  snow, and
- B.
  
  Snow; and
- C.
  
  Snow. And
- D.
  
  This is not a run-on sentence.
Correct Answer
A. snow, and

Explanation
The correct answer is "snow, and". This fixes the run-on sentence by replacing the comma with a comma and a coordinating conjunction "and". This creates a compound sentence and properly separates the two independent clauses.

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6.

Which is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  I woke up late today, so I didn't cook food.
- B.
  
  I woke up late today; hence I didn't get time to cook food.
- C.
  
  I woke up late today hence I didn't get time to cook food.
- D.
  
  Football is my favorite game, so I play it daily.
Correct Answer
C. I woke up late today hence I didn't get time to cook food.

Explanation
The sentence "I woke up late today hence I didn't get time to cook food." is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses ("I woke up late today" and "I didn't get time to cook food") without proper punctuation or a coordinating conjunction. A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined together without the appropriate punctuation or coordinating conjunction to separate them. In this case, the conjunction "hence" is used incorrectly, without a comma or semicolon to separate the two independent clauses.

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The Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom, are known all over the world.
- A.
  
  This is a correct sentence.
- B.
  
  This is a run-on sentence.
- C.
  
  Both a and b
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
A. This is a correct sentence.

Explanation
The given sentence "The Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom, are known all over the world." is grammatically correct. It is a complete sentence that conveys a clear message. The subject "The Pyramids of Giza" is followed by a comma and the additional information "built during the Old Kingdom". The verb "are known" agrees with the subject, and the sentence ends with a period.

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8.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  There was a bad accident on the highway, and many people got hurt.
- B.
  
  A friend of mine who is a police officer was the first one on the scene.
- C.
  
  There was a lot of confusion, people didn't know what to do.
- D.
  
  Luckily, there weren't too many injuries, and everyone survived.
Correct Answer
C. There was a lot of confusion, people didn't know what to do.

Explanation
To fix this sentence, you can replace the comma with a period, or you could add "and" after the comma.

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9.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  There are a few things that everyone should know about packing a suitcase.
- B.
  
  First of all, put heavy items on the bottom of your suitcase.
- C.
  
  Instead of folding your clothes, you should roll them.
- D.
  
  Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles, it also makes it easier to pack more into your suitcase.
Correct Answer
D. Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles, it also makes it easier to pack more into your suitcase.

Explanation
You can fix this sentence by changing the comma to a period or adding "and" after the comma.

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10.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?
- A.
  
  Winter sports are an excellent way to stay healthy when it's cold.
- B.
  
  There are many different options snowboarding and skating are two popular examples.
- C.
  
  One of the best winter sports is cross-country skiing.
- D.
  
  Cross-country skiing is inexpensive, fun, and challenging.
Correct Answer
B. There are many different options snowboarding and skating are two popular examples.

Explanation
To fix this sentence, put a period between the words "options" and "snowboarding".

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Run-on Sentences Quiz Questions And Answers

Which is a run-on sentence?

Which is a run-on sentence?

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident. Repair this sentence if it's a run-on.

The airport is about to shut down because of the snow and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go on to Boston. Fix this run-on sentence.

Which is a run-on sentence?

The Pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom, are known all over the world.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?