Question 1

A run-together sentence

Accepted Answer

A)  is two sentences written as one. 
B)  always contains a comma. 
C)  needs a comma to be correct. 
D)  cannot be a fused sentence. 
A)  is two sentences written as one. 
B)  always contains a comma. 
C)  needs a comma to be correct. 
D)  cannot be a fused sentence. A

Question 2

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  We decided to go to the park; however, it started to rain. 
B)  We decided to go to the park, it started to rain. 
C)  We decided to go to the park it started to rain. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  We decided to go to the park; however, it started to rain. 
B)  We decided to go to the park, it started to rain. 
C)  We decided to go to the park it started to rain. 
D)  none of the above A

Question 3

A comma splice is two sentences run together with no punctuation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below.
Laura is a beautiful dancer she has been practicing since she could walk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put a slash between the run-together sentences...

Question 5

Rewrite the sentences in Question 3 so they are correct.

Accepted Answer

Without knowing the content of

Question 6

A comma splice and a fused sentence are both run-together sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rewrite the sentences in Question 1 so they are correct.

Accepted Answer

Without knowing what the sente

Question 8

Put a slash between the run-together sentences in the following paragraph. Then correct the run-together sentences by rewriting the paragraph.
-though I'm not a child anymore, I still enjoy watching cartoons. Tom and Jerry is one of my favorites. Tom is the mischievous cat, Jerry is the clever mouse. Tom is always trying to catch Jerry Jerry always finds a way to escape. In one episode, Jerry led Tom on a wild chase, the house was a wreck by the time the owner came home. The owner had warned Tom that if Tom got into any more trouble that Tom was going to be homeless. Jerry knew just what he was doing. When the owner got home, out Tom went. Tom slept in the cold Jerry slept in the warm house. Tom didn't get his supper that night Jerry ate cheese until his stomach was bursting. Poor Tom! He never learns.

Accepted Answer

cat/Jerry; Jerry/Jer

Question 9

Read the following run-together sentence: I heard a crash I ran to see what was wrong.
Which of the following examples corrects this run-together sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  I heard a crash, so I ran to see what was wrong. 
B)  I heard a crash. I ran to see what was wrong. 
C)  I heard a crash; I ran to see what was wrong. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  I heard a crash, so I ran to see what was wrong. 
B)  I heard a crash. I ran to see what was wrong. 
C)  I heard a crash; I ran to see what was wrong. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Read the following sentence: The movie was a hit we all loved it.
Which one of the following sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  This sentence is a comma splice. 
B)  This sentence is a fused sentence. 
C)  This sentence is neither a fused sentence nor a comma splice. 
D)  This sentence is correct. 
A)  This sentence is a comma splice. 
B)  This sentence is a fused sentence. 
C)  This sentence is neither a fused sentence nor a comma splice. 
D)  This sentence is correct.

Question 11

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast she wanted eggs. 
B)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast, but she wanted eggs. 
C)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast, she wanted eggs. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast she wanted eggs. 
B)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast, but she wanted eggs. 
C)  I wanted pancakes for breakfast, she wanted eggs. 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below.
Hot cocoa is a wonderful treat on a cold night, it warms the soul.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Put a slash between the run-together sentences...

Question 13

A run-together sentence can be corrected by

Accepted Answer

A)  separating the two sentences with a period and capitalizing the next word. 
B)  separating the two sentences with a comma and adding a coordinating conjunction. 
C)  changing one of the sentences into a dependent clause. 
D)  doing any of the above. 
A)  separating the two sentences with a period and capitalizing the next word. 
B)  separating the two sentences with a comma and adding a coordinating conjunction. 
C)  changing one of the sentences into a dependent clause. 
D)  doing any of the above.

Question 14

Which one of the following sentences is a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

A)  I have only $10 I have to be careful with my money. 
B)  The crowd was shouting wildly, their team had won the game. 
C)  We moved to a new city right before my senior year. 
D)  Leander accidentally locked himself in the bathroom, and nobody had the key. 
A)  I have only $10 I have to be careful with my money. 
B)  The crowd was shouting wildly, their team had won the game. 
C)  We moved to a new city right before my senior year. 
D)  Leander accidentally locked himself in the bathroom, and nobody had the key.

Question 15

What are two ways to correct run-together sentences?

Accepted Answer

There are two primary ways to correct ru

Question 16

Which one of the following sentences is a fused sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people are rude they can't find anything nice to say about anybody. 
B)  Jason always makes people laugh, everybody enjoys Jason's company. 
C)  We rented a limousine for the prom, and we arrived in style. 
D)  I have a twin sister; however, we are not identical. 
A)  Some people are rude they can't find anything nice to say about anybody. 
B)  Jason always makes people laugh, everybody enjoys Jason's company. 
C)  We rented a limousine for the prom, and we arrived in style. 
D)  I have a twin sister; however, we are not identical.

Exam 17: Fused Sentences and Comma Splices

A run-together sentence

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

A comma splice is two sentences run together with no punctuation.

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below. Laura is a beautiful dancer she has been practicing since she could walk.

Rewrite the sentences in Question 3 so they are correct.

A comma splice and a fused sentence are both run-together sentences.

Rewrite the sentences in Question 1 so they are correct.

Read the following run-together sentence: I heard a crash I ran to see what was wrong. Which of the following examples corrects this run-together sentence?

Read the following sentence: The movie was a hit we all loved it. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below. Hot cocoa is a wonderful treat on a cold night, it warms the soul.

A run-together sentence can be corrected by

Which one of the following sentences is a comma splice?

What are two ways to correct run-together sentences?

Which one of the following sentences is a fused sentence?

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