Exam 18: Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Keeping the sharp knife away from his fingers, Walt boned the fish.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -I am a vegetarian, I cannot sample the spareribs.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -By the time Francine was thirty, her hair had started to turn gray.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -At the time of the strike, the workers were firm in their demands.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Tamara reread the article, she underlined the key ideas.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Hand me the steel wool, this greasy pot needs scrubbing.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Senator Ludwig has fought for a clean environment I will vote for her.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -I saw my niece every day until she moved to Tacoma.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -The museum bought the painting by Goya it was displayed in the West Gallery.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -He defrosted the old refrigerator it is still packed with ice.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Get the lizard out of here, I'll scream.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Sailing on Lake Superior is dangerous the weather often changes very quickly.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -The game room was crowded a ping-pong tournament was being held.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Our customer returned an electric toothbrush, the store refused to give her a refund.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Angela returned to work good day care was hard to find.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Alonzo snapped a photograph of Mount Washington Jo read the guidebook.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -She is three credits away from her BA all Elaine needs is a summer school course.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Drinking coffee and soft drinks is a common habit, caffeine is a drug.

Select “correct” if the sentence is punctuated correctly, “run-on” if it is a run-on, and “comma splice” if it is a comma splice. -Trish is remodeling her apartment there is sawdust everywhere.