Run on Sentences
CMU Facts
100
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause: a group of words that is or could be a sentence by itself.
100
What year was CMU established? A. 1894 B. 1893 C. 1892 D. 1891 E. 1890
C
200
When does a run-on sentence occur?
A run-on sentence occurs when there are 2 or more independent clauses that have not been joined correct.
200
How many CMU alumni are there around the world? A. 100,000 B. 150,000 C. 200,000 D. 250,000
C
300
Name the 2 types of run-on sentences
Fused and Comma splice
300
How many colleges are within Central Michigan University? For example College of Health Professions is one
8
400
Name 2 of the 4 ways to correct a run-on sentence.
Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Use a semi-colon. Make the clauses into separate sentences. Restructure the sentence.
400
How many NCAA division 1 athletic teams does CMU have?
16
500
Name 5 of the 7 coordinating conjunctions.
and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet
500
What is Central Michigan's teacher to student ratio? A. 25:1 B. 24:1 C. 23:1 D. 22:1 E. none of the above
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