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Errors In PunctuationSet 9

1Fill in the blank:Run-on sentences often occur when the new thought begins with a .....

2Read the paragraph below. Which numbered sentence is a run-on sentence? (1) Our group is doing a project on ancient Egypt. (2) We have to build a model of a pyramid it has to be painted gold. (3) Sam is bringing the cardboard, and I am bringing the paint. (4) It's due next Friday.

3True or False:The following sentence is grammatically correct and properly punctuated:'Usually, my friends and I play soccer after school.'

4Going to the movies is fun I like to go with my family.

5Which of these sentences contains a run-on?

6Most of the Maya were farmers they came to the cities to attend festivals.

7Which sentence is a 'fused sentence'-a run-on with no punctuation between complete thoughts?

8I received an A on my reading test I am happy.

9Consumers are often attracted by new products; so they tend to dispose of electronic equipment too soon.

10The most common American greeting is a handshake the Japanese most often bow to say hello.

11Only sources used in your paper should be on your works cited page.

12What is the error: My favorite holiday is Christmas I like getting presents.

13When do you have a run-on sentence?

14"It's supposed to snow tomorrow." the weatherman announced.

15If I paraphrase or summarize information from a work, I do not have to use an in-text citation.

16Which step is essential when "extracting relevant information" from a source for a business document?

17The cats in our neighborhood enjoy yarn the dogs in the neighborhood chase the cats.

18Which sentence problem is this an example of:Jojo shopped at Costco, she bought paper towels and toothpaste.

19Is the sentence a fragment, run-on, or correct? The head of state and the religious leader were often the same person all power rested in one ruler.

20Identify each group of words:At the circus, the high-wire act is my favorite the little dogs are a close second.

21IS THIS SENTENCE CORRECT?We are having broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and chicken for dinner.

22Which of the following is a run-on?"I like basketball, Amy likes swimming."

23Identify each group of words:Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.

24Write C if the sentence is correct. Write R if it is a run-on sentence. The Watsons have started a church there, it is very small.

25I only need to include a citation if I'm quoting directly from a source, but not if I summarize or paraphrase content from that source.

26RUN-ON or SENTENCE?The crowd would not fit in the auditorium some missed seeing the show.

27True or False: A run-on sentences consists of two or more sentences written as though they were a single sentence.

28Choose the correct answer (correct or run-on) Preheat the oven, bake for one hour.