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Run On SentencesSet 21

1Is the following a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?The Confederacy wore gray uniforms the Union wore blue.

2What change, if any, should be made in sentence 20?(20) For instance, last semester I got behind on myassignments, and had to spend every weekend for a month trying to catch back up.

3Read the sentence below, and then select the rewrite that best corrects the grammatical errors.I need to know how to fix run-on sentences I need to know how to fix fragments.

4What is this sentence missing?:"Anna likes to eat apples, but she also likes oranges".

5The tent has a hole in it, bugs will fly in.

6The snow was so deep I was exhausted from shoveling the driveway.

7Text:The teacher explained the rule clearly, the students still felt confused.This sentence is an example of:

8Bull came over to apologize because he was terrified not to because the old man said he'd "be hanging close."

9Analyze the following sentences and determine which one is a run-on. Explain your reasoning.

10Identify whether the sentence below is a simple sentence, run-on, or fragment. First we went through the path marked Y at the next intersection N we turned left.

11Is this sentence correct? While typing on the computer, the kitten sat down.

12Identify the correct punctuated sentence

13Choose the option that is a run-on sentence.

14How could you fix the following run-on sentence?We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead.

15What is the problem with this sentence?He was late for school he missed the bus.

16Identify the sentence error: The giraffe is the tallest land animal it can reach leaves high in trees.

17He is not an exceptional student, he is only average.

18Identify the type of sentence: "The cat slept on the mat, and the dog lay beside it."

19Is the following a run on sentence or a complete sentence?Although this sentence is long, it adheres to all the rules of grammar; therefore, it perfectly illustrates the fact that mixing up long and short sentences is a good way to make one's writing more interesting.

20I heard the doorbell ring, so I put down my book and went to answer it, but when I got there, I didn't see anyone, so I went back to my book, and once again the bell rang, but this time when I got there I found a beautiful basket of flowers.

21Choose the correct word to describe the group of words below.Mark lives in city he rides the subway everyday.

22Is the sentence below correct or incorrect? Listening to music while walking home, an accident was not noticed.

23The detective found clues fingerprints were on a glass.

24Decide whether the sentence below is RIGHT or WRONG.Since he tried Rocky Road ice cream Dave has not eaten any other flavor.

25A little over a decade ago, Coach Bilburn was coaching college baseball at one of the most athletically acclaimed universities in the country, a young man by the name of Dale Davis tried out for his team as a freshman.

26My dog fell asleep on the couch he was cute.

27Our babysitter was late so our parents were upset.

28The two ironclads battled for more than three hours, the battle was fought to a .....

29He wrote several sentences she only wrote one.

30Now he is a clown it makes children frightened

31We are (A) oblivious of the fact that there (B) will be a time (C) when fossil fuels will (D) run on.

32The students did all their homework they could have done more but they had enough work do with all of their classes.

33Determine whether the following is a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence:The cat is sleeping on the windowsill the dog is chasing its tail.

34Which punctuation marks belong in the sentence?That cat in the hat sat in the box.

35Recognizing fragments and run-ons 0 choose the answer that correctly identifies each group of words.Not much rain falls in the desert some animals still live there.

36Why are punctuation marks important?

37The dentist studied my X-rays then she explained the problems of my teeth.

38Identify if this definition describes a fragment or run-on sentence: This type of sentence contains two or more complete thoughts WITHOUT proper punctuation.

39Each NOTAM shall deal with only.

40Tell whether the following sentence is a run-on sentence or a correct compound sentence: Lucy tried for a strike, the ball went in the gutter.

41She wrote a great summary she got an incentive.

42Which is the best way to write the sentence?

43Krisy wishes she were taller, however she will get over it.

44A ..... is two sentences jammed together without proper punctuation.

45RUN-ON or SENTENCE?This medicine for pain was given by my doctor, and he was sure it will take away the pain.

46You were out, I cleaned the dishes.

47Identify the run-on sentence: 'I went to the store I forgot my wallet.'

48The largest tree by volume in the world is the General Sherman Sequoia, it is a little over 52,500 cubic feet.

49He moved ahead more quickly now; dragging his heels a little in the fine dust.

50The boss gave me a deadline of thirty days the project should be finished by then.

51School is fun I like science the best and math next.

52State whether the following is a run-on or a complete sentence.My cat likes to chase everything it will chase lights, ropes, balls, and yarn.

53He rode his bike to school he was late.

54My favorite after-school cartoon was Scooby Doo, my favorite Saturday morning cartoon was Bugs Bunny.

55You are helping a classmate with their story. Which sentence is a run-on, and what is the best way to fix it for clarity?

56My shirt shrank in the hot water I should have read the label first.

57Identify the type of sentence: "The flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing."

58Fix the run-on sentence:I went to the dentist I have no cavities.

59You have to pay a scholarship back

60You are editing a draft and notice a run-on sentence. Which multimedia resource would best help you learn how to fix it?

61Paul, in his desire to financially support her and her descendants, contributed regularly. He also sent home all his cast-off clothing to be made over for the younger ones.