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.  
-The raise was more than I expected, I am not complaining.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice since it joins two independent clauses with a comma. To correctly join the clauses, a subordinating conjunction such as "although" or "even though" must be used, followed by a comma. Therefore, a correct version of the sentence would be: "Although the raise was more than I expected, I am not complaining."

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.  
-We have to chop some wood winter is coming.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

B

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.  
-Our customer returned an electric toothbrush, the store refused to give her a refund.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The subordinating conjunction "because" could be used to combine the two clauses into one complex sentence, but as it is currently written, the two independent clauses are separated by only a comma, creating a comma splice. To correct this, a semicolon or a period could be used instead of the comma, or a coordinating conjunction could be added after the comma, such as "but" or "yet."

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.  
-The game room was crowded a ping-pong tournament was being held.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

Question 5

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.  
-Get the lizard out of here, I'll scream.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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.  
-Stan was the best forward on the team before he hurt his knee.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The subordinating conjunction "before" is correctly used to show the relationship between the two clauses, and there is no punctuation error.

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.  
-By the time Francine was thirty, her hair had started to turn gray.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence has a correct subordinating conjunction, "By the time," which shows a cause-effect relationship between Francine turning thirty and her hair starting to turn gray. The sentence also has correct punctuation with a comma separating the subordinate clause ("By the time Francine was thirty") from the independent clause ("her hair had started to turn gray"). It is not a run-on sentence because it has only one independent clause, and it is not a comma splice because the comma is used appropriately to separate the two clauses.

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.  
-Senator Ludwig has fought for a clean environment I will vote for her.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it contains two independent clauses without any punctuation or conjunction to separate them.

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.  
-Drinking coffee and soft drinks is a common habit, caffeine is a drug.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

Question 10

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.  
-Experimenting in chemistry lab, Donald found a cure for dandruff.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence has a subordinating conjunction "while" which shows the relationship between two clauses. The conjunction "while" joins the main clause, "Donald found a cure for dandruff" with the dependent clause "Experimenting in chemistry lab." The words are correctly punctuated with a comma before the subordinating conjunction.

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.  
-Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because the two independent clauses are connected by a comma without an appropriate conjunction or punctuation. To fix it, a conjunction such as "but" or "although" could be used along with a comma or a period could be used to create two separate sentences.

Question 12

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.  
-Tamara reread the article, she underlined the key ideas.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The two independent clauses "Tamara reread the article" and "she underlined the key ideas" are joined together with a comma, making it a comma splice. A subordinating conjunction, such as "because" or "although," could be used to create a dependent clause that would properly connect the two ideas.

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.  
-Puerto Rico is not a state Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses without any punctuation or conjunction to separate them.

Question 14

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 am a vegetarian, I cannot sample the spareribs.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a comma splice because it joins two independent clauses with a comma instead of a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. To fix it, we can add a subordinating conjunction like "because" to make the second clause dependent, or we can use a semicolon to separate the two clauses. For example: "I am a vegetarian, so I cannot sample the spareribs" or "I am a vegetarian; I cannot sample the spareribs."

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.  
-Maine is beautiful in the fall it is very cold.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

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.  
-Omri is a bookkeeper he never balances his own checkbook.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

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.  
-Madrid is very hot this time of year, so I am going to Norway.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The subordinating conjunction "so" is correctly used to connect the two independent clauses. The comma preceding "so" correctly separates the two clauses.

Question 18

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.  
-Alonzo snapped a photograph of Mount Washington Jo read the guidebook.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it consists of two independent clauses without any punctuation or conjunction to separate them.

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.  
-The last shop closed at nine o'clock, the mall was deserted by ten.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

This sentence is a comma splice because it joins two independent clauses with only a comma. To correct it, a subordinating conjunction could be added: "The last shop closed at nine o'clock, so the mall was deserted by ten."

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.  
-She is three credits away from her BA all Elaine needs is a summer school course.
A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Accepted Answer

The sentence is a run-on because it contains two independent clauses without any punctuation or conjunction separating them.

Quiz 18: 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. -The raise was more than I expected, I am not complaining.

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. -We have to chop some wood winter is coming.

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. -Our customer returned an electric toothbrush, the store refused to give her a refund.

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 game room was crowded a ping-pong tournament was being held.

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. -Get the lizard out of here, I'll scream.

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. -Stan was the best forward on the team before he hurt his knee.

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. -By the time Francine was thirty, her hair had started to turn gray.

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. -Senator Ludwig has fought for a clean environment I will vote for her.

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. -Drinking coffee and soft drinks is a common habit, caffeine is a drug.

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. -Experimenting in chemistry lab, Donald found a cure for dandruff.

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. -Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.

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. -Tamara reread the article, she underlined the key ideas.

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. -Puerto Rico is not a state Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States.

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 am a vegetarian, I cannot sample the spareribs.

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. -Maine is beautiful in the fall it is very cold.

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. -Omri is a bookkeeper he never balances his own checkbook.

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. -Madrid is very hot this time of year, so I am going to Norway.

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. -Alonzo snapped a photograph of Mount Washington Jo read the guidebook.

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 last shop closed at nine o'clock, the mall was deserted by ten.

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. -She is three credits away from her BA all Elaine needs is a summer school course.