Run-On Sentences
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A) I like to read books and I also enjoy watching movies.
B) He went to the store, and he bought some milk.
C) I like pizza, I don't like broccoli.
D) She enjoys hiking in the mountains.
C) I like pizza, I don't like broccoli.
What is the correct way to fix this run-on sentence: "I wanted to go to the party I didn’t have time"?
A) I wanted to go to the party, but I didn’t have time.
B) I wanted to go to the party. I didn’t have time.
C) I wanted to go to the party; I didn’t have time.
D) I wanted to go to the party I didn’t have time.
A) I wanted to go to the party, but I didn’t have time.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A) She went to the store.
B) After we ate lunch.
C) I watched a movie last night.
D) He likes to play football.
B) After we ate lunch.
What is the correct way to fix this fragment: "Although he studied for hours"?
A) Although he studied for hours, he didn’t pass the test.
B) Although he studied for hours.
C) He studied for hours.
D) He studied for hours, because he didn’t pass the test.
A) Although he studied for hours, he didn’t pass the test.
Is this sentence parallel?
At the bakery, Maria bought croissants, a muffin, and she also grabbed a bagel.
No, it is not parallel.
The last term should be only a noun.
At the bakery, Maria bought croissants, a muffin, and a bagel.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A) She studied hard, and she passed the exam.
B) I wanted to go to the movies but I didn't have enough money.
C) He loves painting, he spends hours in his studio.
D) We took a walk in the park, then we had lunch.
C) He loves painting, he spends hours in his studio.
Which of the following fixes the run-on sentence: "She loves reading books she spends hours in the library"?
A) She loves reading books, she spends hours in the library.
B) She loves reading books; she spends hours in the library.
C) She loves reading books and spends hours in the library.
D) She loves reading books, and she spends hours in the library.
B) She loves reading books; she spends hours in the library.
Identify the sentence that is a fragment.
A) The car broke down on the way home.
B) Although it was raining.
C) I finished my homework.
D) They arrived at the airport early.
B) Although it was raining.
Which of the following is the best way to fix the fragment "If I had known"?
A) If I had known, I would have helped.
B) If I had known.
C) I had known.
D) Had I known.
A) If I had known, I would have helped.
Is this sentence parallel?
Jordan's schedule this week includes attending a meeting, finishing a report, and checking in with clients.
Yes, this sentence is parallel.
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
A) I stayed home because I was sick.
B) I finished my homework, I watched TV.
C) She likes to play the piano and sing.
D) We went to the restaurant and then we went to the movies.
B) I finished my homework, I watched TV.
What is the correct way to fix the run-on sentence: "I’m tired I want to go to bed"?
A) I’m tired, and I want to go to bed.
B) I’m tired. I want to go to bed.
C) I’m tired I want to go to bed.
D) I’m tired, I want to go to bed.
B) I’m tired. I want to go to bed.
Which of the following is a fragment?
A) We went to the beach yesterday.
B) She smiled because she was happy.
C) Although I tried my best.
D) After the storm passed.
C) Although I tried my best.
Choose the sentence that fixes the fragment: "When we finished the game."
A) When we finished the game, we ate dinner.
B) We finished the game.
C) When we finished.
D) We ate dinner, when we finished the game.
A) When we finished the game, we ate dinner.
Complete this sentence with parallel structure...
During her vacation, Emily plans to visit Miami, relax on a beach, and ________________.
Answers will vary, but they must be phrased as a verb phrase, like these:
...read a good book
...go on a sunset cruise
...sample the local cuisine
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A) He studied for hours, and he passed the test.
B) They went to the beach, they swam in the ocean.
C) I’ll finish the book tomorrow.
D) We ate lunch, then we walked around the city.
B) They went to the beach, they swam in the ocean.
Which of these fixes the run-on sentence: "She missed the train she had to wait for the next one"?
A) She missed the train, she had to wait for the next one.
B) She missed the train and had to wait for the next one.
C) She missed the train; she had to wait for the next one.
D) She missed the train. She had to wait for the next one.
C) She missed the train; she had to wait for the next one.
Choose the fragment:
A) The students passed the test.
B) If you study hard for the exam.
C) I will see you tomorrow.
D) We stayed up late studying.
B) If you study hard for the exam.
Which of these correctly fixes the fragment "If the weather is nice"?
A) If the weather is nice, we will go to the park.
B) If the weather is nice.
C) We will go to the park if the weather is nice.
D) I will go to the park if the weather is nice.
A) If the weather is nice, we will go to the park.
Susan enjoys cooking Italian cuisine, hosting dinner parties, and occasionally to bake desserts.
A) and occasionally to bake desserts
B) and occasionally baking desserts
C) and occasionally she bakes desserts
D) and occasionally baking desserts as well
B) and occasionally baking desserts.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
A) I enjoy reading books, my brother prefers watching movies.
B) The sky was blue, and the sun was shining brightly.
C) She went to the library, then she went home.
D) We were running late, we caught the bus just in time.
A) I enjoy reading books, my brother prefers watching movies.
How do you fix the run-on sentence: "We could go to the park we could also go to the museum"?
A) We could go to the park and also go to the museum.
B) We could go to the park, we could also go to the museum.
C) We could go to the park; we could also go to the museum.
D) We could go to the park, also go to the museum.
C) We could go to the park; we could also go to the museum.
Which sentence contains a fragment that lacks a complete thought?
A) While waiting for the bus, he saw his friend.
B) The teacher handed out the papers after class.
C) Walking through the forest, we noticed the beauty of the trees.
D) Because she was tired.
D) Because she was tired.
How can you fix the fragment "Because I missed the bus"?
A) Because I missed the bus, I was late for school.
B) I missed the bus.
C) I was late for school.
D) Because I missed the bus.
Because I missed the bus, I was late for school.
To improve public health, the government must invest in healthcare infrastructure, promote healthy lifestyles, and to educate the population about preventive measures.
A) and to educate the population about preventive measures.
B) and it must educate the population about preventive measures.
C) and educate the population about preventive measures.
E) and the population must be educated about preventive measures.
C) and educate the population about preventive measures.