Question 1

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Ralph drove the tractor farming is his hobby.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("Ralph drove the tractor" and "farming is his hobby") that are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation or a conjunction.

Question 2

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Working long hours and going to school, Dave finally got his BS degree.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly, with a comma separating the introductory phrase from the main clause.

Question 3

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sailing on Lake Superior is dangerous the weather often changes very quickly.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("Sailing on Lake Superior is dangerous" and "the weather often changes very quickly") that are not properly connected with a conjunction or punctuation.

Question 4

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Trish is remodeling her apartment there is sawdust everywhere.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("Trish is remodeling her apartment" and "there is sawdust everywhere") that are not properly connected with a conjunction or punctuation.

Question 5

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they do not know why.
B) Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but they do not know why.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B correctly uses the conjunction "but" to connect two independent clauses, avoiding a run-on sentence or comma splice.

Question 6

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Hand me the steel wool, this greasy pot needs scrubbing.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence contains a comma splice because it uses a comma to connect two independent clauses ("Hand me the steel wool" and "this greasy pot needs scrubbing") without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 7

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sap is drained from maple trees, it can be boiled down to make syrup.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence incorrectly uses a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction, making it a comma splice.

Question 8

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Rani purchased a lottery ticket the jackpot was $20 million.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("Rani purchased a lottery ticket" and "the jackpot was $20 million") that are not properly connected with a conjunction or punctuation.

Question 9

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Keeping the sharp knife away from his fingers, Walt boned the fish.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly, with a comma separating the introductory participial phrase from the main clause.

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862 in that battle Mexico defeated France.
B) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862. In that battle Mexico defeated France

Accepted Answer

Sentence B correctly separates two independent clauses with a period, avoiding a run-on sentence or comma splice.

Question 11

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The dad pushing a stroller gestured at the truck, he was angry.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence contains a comma splice because it uses a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 12

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, but that is September 16.
B) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, that is September 16.

Accepted Answer

Sentence A is correct because it uses a comma correctly before the conjunction "but" to join two independent clauses. Sentence B is incorrect because it uses a comma splice, incorrectly joining two independent clauses with a comma without a conjunction.

Question 13

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. I saw my niece every day until she moved to Tacoma.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly, with no run-on or comma splice issues.

Question 14

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) Mexican Americans in California observed Cinco de Mayo for a century, other Americans did not take notice until the 1980s.
B) Mexican Americans in California observed Cinco de Mayo for a century whereas other Americans did not take notice until the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

Sentence B correctly uses "whereas" to connect two related but contrasting ideas without creating a run-on sentence or a comma splice, making the sentence grammatically correct.

Question 15

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. At the time of the strike, the workers were firm in their demands.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly, with a comma appropriately used to set off the introductory phrase.

Question 16

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He defrosted the old refrigerator it is still packed with ice.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses ("He defrosted the old refrigerator" and "it is still packed with ice") that are not properly connected with a conjunction or punctuation.

Question 17

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Arnold made the putt it was a birdie.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Arnold made the putt it was a birdie." is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

Question 18

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​
A) When beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as  a celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.
B) Beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as a  celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.

Accepted Answer

The sentence in option A correctly uses a comma to separate the two independent clauses, avoiding a run-on sentence or comma splice.

Question 19

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. I want to hear good bluegrass music I go to the Broken Spoke on Friday night.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it joins two independent clauses ("I want to hear good bluegrass music" and "I go to the Broken Spoke on Friday night") without using a conjunction or proper punctuation.

Question 20

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sprinting through the crowd, Remi and her clerk quickly got to the courthouse.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is punctuated correctly, with a comma after the introductory phrase "Sprinting through the crowd" and before the main clause "Remi and her clerk quickly got to the courthouse."

Quiz 19: Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Ralph drove the tractor farming is his hobby.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Working long hours and going to school, Dave finally got his BS degree.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sailing on Lake Superior is dangerous the weather often changes very quickly.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Trish is remodeling her apartment there is sawdust everywhere.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices. ​

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Hand me the steel wool, this greasy pot needs scrubbing.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sap is drained from maple trees, it can be boiled down to make syrup.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Rani purchased a lottery ticket the jackpot was $20 million.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Keeping the sharp knife away from his fingers, Walt boned the fish.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices. ​

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The dad pushing a stroller gestured at the truck, he was angry.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices. ​

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. I saw my niece every day until she moved to Tacoma.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices. ​

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. At the time of the strike, the workers were firm in their demands.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He defrosted the old refrigerator it is still packed with ice.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Arnold made the putt it was a birdie.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices. ​

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. I want to hear good bluegrass music I go to the Broken Spoke on Friday night.

Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, and "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sprinting through the crowd, Remi and her clerk quickly got to the courthouse.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.