This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Mechanics > Run On Sentences – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Run On Sentences Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why do I have to clean my room and the bathroom? A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 2. Charlie was playing the bagpipes Ian was playing the trombone. A) This sentence is correct. B) Charlie was playing the bagpipes, Ian was playing the trombone. C) Charlie was playing the bagpipes. Ian was playing the trombone. D) Charlie was playing the bagpipes in addition to Ian was playing the trombone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Charlie was playing the bagpipes. Ian was playing the trombone. 3. I like blueberries in the morning, I don't like bananas in the morning. A) Sentence. B) Run on. C) Fragment. D) Comma Splice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comma Splice. 4. What is the proper way to correct this run-on sentence:My dogs enjoy running in the yard then they become very tired. A) My dogs enjoy running in the yard. Then they become very tired. B) My dogs enjoy running in the yard, but then they become very tired. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My dogs enjoy running in the yard, but then they become very tired. 5. Which sentence is a run-on sentence?(1) It was night and my mom and I were out on a group hike. (2) The stars glittered in the sky; they were so far away. (3) The ground was soft in one spot, so we did not step there. A) Sentence 1. B) Sentence 2. C) Sentence 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence 1. 6. How. should we fix the run-on: "He finished his homework he went to bed early." ? A) He finished his homework, he went to bed early. B) He finished his homework and he went to bed early. C) He finished his homework; he went to bed early. D) He finished his homework. He went to bed early. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He finished his homework. He went to bed early. 7. RUN-ON or SENTENCE? I spoke with my aunt on the phone we talked for two hours A) RUN-ON. B) Independent clause. C) SENTENCE. D) Conjunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) RUN-ON. 8. Using a conjunction like 'and' or 'but' can help join two independent clauses correctly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. Which word best completes this sentence about a science experiment:The liquid turned blue ..... we added the chemical. A) While. B) Because. C) Although. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because. 10. I love that dress, ..... the color looks great on you. A) But. B) Yet. C) And. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) And. 11. His dad gave us popsicles. A) Run-on. B) Fragment. C) Compound. D) Simple. E) Complex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Simple. 12. Although a doctor may be able to help me, I have no way to get there. A) Run on. B) Complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete sentence. 13. You can buy your ticket in advance, or you can buy it at the door. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 14. The most amazing teachers in the middle school. A) Sentence. B) Fragment. C) Run on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 15. Which word best completes the sentence about a hiking trip:The trail was challenging, ..... we took frequent breaks. A) So. B) But. C) Because. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 16. I couldn't find my cleats, ..... I was late for soccer practice. A) For. B) Nor. C) But. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 17. How could you fix the following run-on sentence: "John rode his bicycle all day long he traveled 50 miles." ? A) John rode is bicycle all day long. He traveled 50 miles. B) John rode his bicycle, all day long, he traveled 50 miles. C) John rode his bicycle; all day long; he traveled 50 miles. D) John rode his bicycle. All day long; he traveled 50 miles. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) John rode is bicycle all day long. He traveled 50 miles. 18. How could you fix the following run-on sentence?We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead. A) We followed the map, nor we ended up in Canada instead. B) We followed the map, so we ended up in Canada instead. C) We followed the map, or we ended up in Canada instead. D) We followed the map, but we ended up in Canada instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We followed the map, but we ended up in Canada instead. 19. The student fell asleep in class everyone thought this was rude behavior. A) Run on. B) Complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run on. 20. Identify the type of clause:All I have to do is divine it from A) Dependent Clause. B) Independent Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dependent Clause. 21. Terry has just moved here, and he doesn't know very many people. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 22. Dogs are popular in the United States thousands of people have dogs. A) Run-on. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on. 23. Amare was decorating the Christmas tree, Aaron was wrapping gifts. A) Amara was decorating the Christmas tree, while Aaron was wrapping gifts. B) Amare was decorating the Christmas tree and Aaron was wrapping gifts. C) Correct as is. D) Amara was decorating the Christmas tree, Aaron was wrapping gifts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Amara was decorating the Christmas tree, while Aaron was wrapping gifts. 24. It became popular western armies wanted to use taps too. A) Complete. B) Fragment. C) Run on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Run on. 25. Taps is part of many military funerals it is played at Arlington National Cemetery. A) Complete. B) Run on. C) Fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run on. 26. True or False:Run-on sentences can be fixed by adding a comma between the clauses. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 27. RUN-ON or SENTENCE?Yesterday, I ran three miles it was the farthest I've ever jogged. A) Comma splice. B) RUN-ON. C) Subordinate clause. D) SENTENCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) RUN-ON. 28. I got an A in English class I am happy. A) I got an A in English class, so I am happy. B) I got an A in English class, I am happy. C) This sentence is correct. D) I am happy, I got an A in English class. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I got an A in English class, so I am happy. 29. My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, he shouldn't have let it loose. A) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse he shouldn't have let it loose. B) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, but he shouldn't have let it loose. C) He shouldn't have let it loose, my cat ate Javonte's pet mouse. D) This sentence is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, but he shouldn't have let it loose. 30. It was early; Tyler was barely awake. A) Correct. B) Run-on. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 31. The shop was fi lled with items I was careful not to break anything. A) Run-On. B) Correct as is. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-On. 32. Dogs are more than a fun pet they are companions to people. A) Run-on. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on. 33. Sentence or fragment? A) Sentence. B) Fragment. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 34. Alexis made dinner it was delicious, I think. A) Alexis made dinner; it was delicious, I think. B) Alexis made the dinner therefore it was delicious I think. C) This sentence is correct. D) Alexis made dinner, it was delicious, I think. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alexis made dinner; it was delicious, I think. 35. Sharks are cool, especially Great Whites. A) Run-On. B) Not Run-On. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not Run-On. 36. The first modern computer was built in 1946 it processed 5, 000 calculations per minute. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on Sentence. 37. Which of the following is NOT a method to correct a fused sentence? A) Adding a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). B) Separating the independent clauses into two separate sentences. C) Using a semicolon to join the independent clauses. D) Removing one of the independent clauses entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Removing one of the independent clauses entirely. 38. Santa Claus went to the elves' workshop; he saw Rudolph and Frosty there. A) Correct as is. B) Santa Claus went to the elves' workshop; He saw Rudolph; and Frosty there. C) Santa Claus went to the elves' workshop; he saw Rudolph and Frosty there. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Santa Claus went to the elves' workshop; he saw Rudolph and Frosty there. 39. Which is the run-on? A) I went to the store and got milk and then got bread. B) My cat knocks things off of the counter it makes me wake up at night. C) The bird sang a pretty song as the sun was rising in the morning. D) When it is raining, we can't play outside for recess. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My cat knocks things off of the counter it makes me wake up at night. 40. You can use a telescope to view Saturn, you can visit a planetarium. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on Sentence. 41. What is the primary reason for correcting fused sentences? A) To improve readability and clarity. B) To make the sentence longer. C) To emphasize the independence of the clauses. D) To adhere to strict grammatical rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To improve readability and clarity. 42. My dog was upset all day he didn't get canned food for breakfast. A) Run on. B) Complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run on. 43. Complete the sentence:She was tired, ..... A) So she went to bed. B) Tired. C) And. D) Then. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So she went to bed. 44. A run-on sentence ..... A) Contains a single independent clause. B) Occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly. C) Must contain a noun, verb, and adjective. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly. 45. Hydrogen has weight, but you can't weigh it on an ordinary scale. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 46. Washing your hands for 1 minute. A) Sentence. B) Fragment. C) Run on. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 47. Every sentence must end with a(an) ..... A) Capital letter. B) End mark. C) Question mark. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) End mark. 48. Which of the following sentences is a fused sentence? A) After the rain stopped, we went outside to play. B) The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away. C) Mary likes to read books, but she also enjoys watching movies. D) The sun was shining brightly, so we decided to go for a picnic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away. 49. Dominic wanted to be a pilot the only problem was he was afraid of heights.Which of these could you use to fix this sentence? A) Period and uppercase. B) Semicolon. C) Comma with conjunction. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 50. The little boy was hungry, ..... he went to the refrigerator. A) So. B) And. C) But. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 51. The cat was sleeping A) Fragment. B) Run-on. C) Complete. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complete. 52. Identify the sentence that contains a fragment within the context of a cooking class. A) While the pasta was boiling. B) We prepared the sauce. C) The chef demonstrated a technique. D) They baked the bread after class. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While the pasta was boiling. 53. The rings are made up of billions of tiny particles. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete Sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 54. Recently, I attended a conference, I met Vice President of the company there. A) Complete Sentence. B) Comma splice. C) Fused sentence. D) Polysyndeton. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma splice. 55. How could you fix this run-on sentence? "Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids." A) Egypt is one of the most ancient countries, it's famous for its pyramids. B) Egypt is one of the most ancient countries. It's famous for its pyramids. C) Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous; for its pyramids. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Egypt is one of the most ancient countries. It's famous for its pyramids. 56. Which of the following is a sentence fragment based on a description of a typical day? A) We discussed the project. B) Everyone was satisfied with the outcome. C) After the meeting ended. D) The meeting ended at 3 PM. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After the meeting ended. 57. We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead. A) Run on. B) Complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run on. 58. Which one of these is false about a run-on sentence? A) It may contain too many conjunctions. B) It may jam two or more independent clauses together. C) It is clear and easy to read. D) It may contain more than one complete thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is clear and easy to read. 59. What is the proper way to correct this run-on sentence:Dogs can have thin bodies and long legs these bodies and legs can help them run fast. A) Dogs have thin bodies and long legs. These bodies and legs can help them run fast. B) Dogs have thin bodies and long legs, these bodies and legs can help them run fast. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dogs have thin bodies and long legs. These bodies and legs can help them run fast. 60. In July 1862, Private Norton who played the bugle. A) Fragment. B) Complete. C) Run on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fragment. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesRun On Sentences Quiz 2Run On Sentences Quiz 3Run On Sentences Quiz 4Run On Sentences Quiz 5Run On Sentences Quiz 6Run On Sentences Quiz 7Run On Sentences Quiz 8Run On Sentences Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books