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Run On SentencesSet 6

1My family was very poor and did not have enough food. We had to leave our country.

2Is this a run on?One backpack was too heavy to carry up the mountains.

3What do run-on sentences combine without proper punctuation or conjunctions?

4The dog saw the alligator he just fell over in fright.

5Since this candle smells so delightful; I will buy three more.

6What is it called when two independent clauses are connected without any type of punctuation?

7Choose the correct sentence. In the end the wolf ended up taking care of the lamb not eating her.

8Everyone shook the player's hand but I did not.

9Edward is looking for an apartment, you should tell him your unit is vacant.

10And if you are too loud on the bus you will get in trouble.

11True or False: Adding a conjunction can fix a run-on sentence.

12The new bought novel written by Darwis Tere Liye is not very long, nor is it difficult to read. Separate this sentence into two ideas!

13True or False:Adding punctuation can sometimes resolve a squinting modifier issue.

14Dulce who plays flute performed in the hawk center last night

15Two or more sentences joined incorrectly.

16Which of the following sentences is a run-on, and what punctuation would you use to fix it?

17The bored tiger paced back and forth in his habitat he was really bored.

18You are writing a story. Which of these sentences is a run-on, and how would you correct it?

19James ran around the playground he didn't get tired.

20I need to go to the store today to get some eggs I want to make breakfast in the morning but I do not have eggs for my omelets you want to ride with me

21Of all the sports basketball and baseball are my favorite.

22For questions 1-5, the test takers can write more than one sentence for each photo.

23What is the punctuation error in this sentence: I went to the store but I forgot my wallet

24What kind of sentence is this?She washed her face she ate some cake

25True or False: A run-on sentence is created when two or more independent clauses are joined without the correct punctuation or conjunction.

26The researchers used several methods for testing their data the article explains them all.

27Ryder is building a dog house, he plans on adding a second story to it! This sentence is .....

28She wanted to join and she lacked the requirements.

29The Confederacy wore gray uniforms the Union wore blue

30Identify the run-on sentence: A. The sun set behind the mountains, painting the sky orange B. She wrote the letter she mailed it she waited for a response C. Despite the rain, we continued our hike D. The museum closed early today

31Is this compound sentence written correctly?I ate so much food, it was so good

32Select the best way to correct the sentence.We saw pictures of space ships. We saw star maps.

33The squished banana was oozing slimy stuff it was really gross.

34An inconsiderate driver tailgated Chad for five miles and then honked annoyingly when Chad slowed to make his turn. It really made Chad angry.

35My cat meowed angrily, I knew she wanted food.

36My EXCEL spreadsheet is neat and organized and I labeled all of my columns the way the directions instructed.

37Read the paragraph below. Which numbered sentence is a run-on? (1) My family went camping last weekend. (2) We set up our tent near a lake it was a beautiful spot. (3) My dad started a campfire while my mom prepared dinner. (4) Later, we told stories and roasted marshmallows.

38What is wrong with this sentence?It is my uncle's birthday we are having a party.

39Add the comma to fix this: "The chair was made from marshmallows yet it did not taste good."

40Read the following and identify the run-on sentence: "He likes basketball he plays every day. He is very good."

41Is this sentence right or wrong?They argued not only about the article, but they argued also about the review

42There are many famous architects who began as furniture designers, interior decorators, or worked in construction.

43Try to do your best that way you might succeed.

44Henry heard the fire alarm and got nervous, but it was just beeping because the battery was low.

45The manager wanted to implement a new strategy, but the team was resistant to change. Choose the correct punctuation.

46The boy has a cast on his arm and cannot write very well.

47Is the following a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?When the war ended, it took soldiers a long time to get back to what was left of their homes, there was a lack of reliable transportation, so most soldiers walked.

48We watched a movie we ate popcorn and sang songs.

49Identify the error in the following:The dog chased a squirrel, it ran up the tree.

50The coast is known for its beaches, fresh seafood, and nightlife, the mainland is known for its shopping and amazing tours.

51A comma is used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

52Which term best describes the following group of words? 'The bell rang the students rushed out of the classroom.'

53Our voyage began in Spain, it ended in Mexico.

54Which revision of the sentence is the clearest? 'The boy hit the baseball flying over the fence.'

55I love Marvel movies, but my family prefers sci-fi.

56Richard Wagamese is an Ojibway First Nations' poet, novelist, and journalist in "Returning to Harmony," he critiques Canada's residential school system.

57Mackenzie had to leave the room, (A) for her father was noisily crunching raw radishes, (B) which produced so annoying a sound (C) that studying was impossible.

58Attempts to push more students to attend college are short-sighted they will only force colleges to dumb down classes and lower standards.

59He wanted to go but he was tired because he stayed late.

60Plans for a new road have finally been approved after three years of red tape to stretch across thevalley.

61Prince Harry thinks his hair gel makes him look cool; I think he just uses too much of it.