Run On Sentences Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

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1. Many of Saturn's moons have large craters; the crater on Mimas covers one third of its diameter
2. Fragments can function as complete sentences in formal writing.
3. RUN-ON or SENTENCE?This medicine for pain was given by my doctor, and he was sure it will take away the pain.
4. Complete the sentence:The teacher explained the lesson, .....
5. Where should the comma go in this sentence:I want to go to the concert but it is raining.
6. He loves cooking, he's great at making sauces.This sentence is an example of a ..... , and it is a crime against the English language.
7. Saturn is a huge planet it is more than nine times larger than Earth.
8. RUN-ON or SENTENCE?Participants could leave the study at any time, they needed to indicate their preference.
9. Identify the type of clause:So I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me.
10. My dog chased the neighbor's cat, and it climbed a tree to get away.
11. How can you fix the run-on sentence "Sophie is running fast she's not slowing down" ?
12. The little girl scraped her knee, ..... she was crying.
13. Went to the store to get new shoes
14. Ants are strong they can lift heavy objects.
15. I like ice cream, ..... I like pie, too.
16. Tell me the subject of this sentence:The dogs in my house are a little wild.
17. How can you fix a run-on sentence with a comma splice?
18. I received an A on my reading test I am happy.
19. Which sentence is correctly punctuated in the context of a book review?
20. Which of the following is an example of syndeton?
21. Why is it snowing?
22. The new version of taps was copied and played in other Army brigades.
23. Complete the sentence:After the movie, we ..... to get ice cream. A) go B) going C) went D) gone
24. Complete the sentence:If you finish your homework, ..... A) we can go to the park B) we going to the park C) we went to the park D) we have gone to the park
25. I had some dinner after I went swimming then I went to bed.
26. I woke up late this morning and I didn't hear the alarm, so I rushed to get dressed and I missed the bus to work
27. It is dark outside, ..... I can still see
28. I am so tired I can't wait for the spring break!
29. Another dog weighed 50 pounds.
30. Scientists have discovered ice on the moon the discovery is great news for people who study space exploration.
31. The rings of Saturn are less than two miles thick, they spread out from the planet for a great distance.
32. Which punctuation is NOT a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?
33. What distinguishes syndeton from asyndeton?
34. She was the best student in the class all the study groups invited her to participate.
35. Mallory likes watching movies and her sister likes playing building with blocks
36. Fix this sentence:Santa is fat, Mrs. Claus is thin.
37. My mom is thoughtful, and she is kind.
38. Run-on or fragment? Last week, my friends and I
39. A complete sentence must have at least one subject and one predicate.
40. Mr. Hernandez went to the teacher lounge he saw Mr. Teater and Mr. Tilak there.
41. Some babies sleep more than others, it depends on their mood.
42. Saturn is covered by clouds, it is circled by bands of color.
43. RUN-ON or SENTENCE? I have no idea how to play this game it didn't come with directions.
44. Do you want to go to the park, ..... do you want to see a movie?
45. Skating and skiing are Aaron's favorite cold weather sports.
46. You can go outside, ..... stay in the yard.
47. I went to the store we got many things.
48. I love to eat candy the sour ones are my favorite.
49. All run-on sentences should be fixed by putting a period in between the 2 sentences.
50. He wanted to meet the group at the restaurant he called to find out what time to arrive.
51. Identify the type of clause:You're trying to kidnap what I have rightfully stolen.
52. Kek has nightmares about what happened and wonders if his mom is still alive.
53. Six inches of snow are predicted, I'd better find my boots.
54. Fix this sentence:The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.
55. A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period between the independent clauses.
56. I like to go to the movies but I love to go to the beach.
57. I like to play volleyball, ..... it is exciting.
58. How can you correct this run-on sentence? 'He loves to play soccer he practices every day.'
59. Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of syndetons?
60. I went to the store yesterday because I wanted to buy some popsicles and they didn't have any popsicles but I decided to get an ice cream instead.