Deck 19: Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Question 1

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) After McGruder signed with Universal Press Syndicate, his strip soon appeared in 160 newspapers.
B) McGruder signed with Universal Press Syndicate his strip soon appeared in 160 newspapers.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Answer 3

C

Question 4

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. Madrid is very hot this time of year, so I am going to Norway.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 5

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 6

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, so he wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.
B) To Aaron, existing comics did not capture racial diversity in a real way, he  wanted to expand racial dialogue by using humor.

Question 7

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. We have to chop some wood winter is coming.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 8

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 9

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. Stan was the best forward on the team before he hurt his knee.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 10

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) McGruder decided to create a comic strip called Boondocks , the characters were African American city kids in suburbia.
B) McGruder decided to create a comic strip called Boondocks . The characters were African American city kids in suburbia.

Question 11

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. Omri is a bookkeeper he never balances his own checkbook.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 12

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) The strip and TV series have become iconic, fans are awaiting McGruder's next move.
B) Because the strip and TV series have become iconic fans are awaiting  McGruder's next move.

Question 13

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 14

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. Puerto Rico is not a state Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 15

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) Future cartoonist Aaron McGruder was a student at the University of Maryland comic books and hip-hop music intrigued him.
B) Future cartoonist Aaron McGruder was a student at the University of Maryland. Comic books and hip-hop music intrigued him.

Question 16

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 17

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. Experimenting in chemistry lab, the sophomores found a cure for dandruff.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 18

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the sentence that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) The strip appeared in the college's student paper, The Diamondback , in 1997, and rave reviews and a few angry letters poured in.
B) The strip appeared in the college's student paper, The Diamondback , in 1997, rave reviews and a few angry letters poured in.

Question 19

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 raise was more than I expected, I am not complaining.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 20

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 21

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. Ralph drove the tractor farming is his hobby.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 22

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. Working long hours and going to school, Dave finally got his BS degree.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 23

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 24

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 25

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they do not know why.
B) Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but they do not know why.

Question 26

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 27

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. Sap is drained from maple trees, it can be boiled down to make syrup.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 28

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. Rani purchased a lottery ticket the jackpot was $20 million.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 29

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 30

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862 in that battle Mexico defeated France.
B) The holiday honors a military victory near the city of Puebla in 1862. In that battle Mexico defeated France

Question 31

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 dad pushing a stroller gestured at the truck, he was angry.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 32

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, but that is September 16.
B) Many Americans mistakenly think it is Mexican Independence Day, that is September 16.

Question 33

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 34

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) Mexican Americans in California observed Cinco de Mayo for a century, other Americans did not take notice until the 1980s.
B) Mexican Americans in California observed Cinco de Mayo for a century whereas other Americans did not take notice until the 1980s.

Question 35

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 36

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.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 37

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. Arnold made the putt it was a birdie.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 38

The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the letter in each pair that is correct and does not contain run-on sentences or comma splices.  ​

A) When beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as  a celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.
B) Beer companies and other marketers began promoting the holiday it grew as a  celebration of Mexican culture, not a historical remembrance.

Question 39

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 want to hear good bluegrass music I go to the Broken Spoke on Friday night.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 40

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. Sprinting through the crowd, Remi and her clerk quickly got to the courthouse.

A) correct
B) run-on
C) comma splice