This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Mechanics > Run On Sentences – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Run On Sentences Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:The sentence 'I was running late, so I skipped breakfast' can be correctly rewritten as 'Because I was running late, I skipped breakfast.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. What is the definition of run ons sentence? A) Sentence that has at least one subject and one verb. B) Two or more independent clauses connected improperly or combined without correct punctuation. C) Sentence that missing either subject or verb. D) Two or more parts of a sentence are equivalent in meaning but not grammartically similar in form. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Two or more independent clauses connected improperly or combined without correct punctuation. 3. One story is funny it is about my pet spider. A) One story is funny. It is about my pet spider. B) One story is funny? It is about my pet spider. C) One story is funny, it is about my pet spider. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One story is funny. It is about my pet spider. 4. I was excited about the trip, but also nervous, but it turned out to be really fun. A) Run-on sentence. B) Correct sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on sentence. 5. I painted my room light blue, but it needed a second coating. A) Run-on sentence. B) Correct sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct sentence. 6. Identify the run-on sentence in the following paragraph:The phone rang loudly I quickly answered it. A) The phone rang loudly I quickly answered it. B) The phone rang loudly, and I quickly answered it. C) The phone rang loudly, I quickly answered it. D) The phone rang loudly, so I quickly answered it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The phone rang loudly I quickly answered it. 7. My favorite history teacher. A) Sentence. B) Fragment. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 8. Kendall ran around the field before the game started. A) Sentence. B) Run on. C) Fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sentence. 9. Identify the fragment in this list. A) When the bell rang. B) We went to the park. C) He finished his homework. D) The cat chased the mouse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When the bell rang. 10. True or False:A run-on sentence can be fixed by adding a comma. A) True, a run-on sentence can be fixed by adding a period. B) True, a run-on sentence can be fixed by adding a comma. C) False, a run-on sentence requires more than just a comma to be corrected. D) False, a run-on sentence can be fixed by adding a semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) False, a run-on sentence requires more than just a comma to be corrected. 11. How could this run-on sentence be corrected.I was late getting ready could you give me a ride? A) I was late getting ready, could you give me a ride?. B) I was late getting ready. could you give me a ride?. C) I was late getting ready. Could you give me a ride?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I was late getting ready. Could you give me a ride?. 12. Run on sentences need ..... A) Be corrected. B) Capital letter. C) Good introduction. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be corrected. 13. When we arrived at the store, it was packed. A) Complete sentence. B) Sentence fragment. C) Run-on sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete sentence. 14. I have to use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to make a complete sentence.What is another name for coordinating conjunction? A) FANBOYS. B) Junction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FANBOYS. 15. Yesterday in the morning. A) Conjuction. B) Sentence fragment. C) Run on Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sentence fragment. 16. Which of the following is a correct, complete sentence? A) The student was all finished his online course, he used his time to complete homework. B) The student was all finished his online course; so he used his time to complete homework. C) The student was all finished his online course. So he used his time to complete homework. D) The student was all finished his online course, so he used his time to complete homework. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The student was all finished his online course, so he used his time to complete homework. 17. I have walked to school everyday. A) Complete sentence. B) Run-on. C) Fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete sentence. 18. The boy has a cast on his arm and cannot write very well. A) Run-On Sentence. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct. 19. Do you like chocolate ice cream? or Do you like pizza? A) Compound sentence. B) Run on Sentence. C) Sentence fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Compound sentence. 20. Erin went to school, and she took a test, and Mr. O said she did well. A) Run-on. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on. 21. My friend and I went to the lake today. A) Complete. B) Run-On. C) Fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete. 22. Which of the following is a corrected run on sentence. A) Thaddeus ate a box of crayons; he has to go to the hospital. B) Thaddeus ate a box of crayon he has to go to the hospital. C) Thaddeus ate a box of crayons; and he has to go to the hospital. D) Thaddeus ate a box of crayons. And he has to go to the hospital. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thaddeus ate a box of crayons; he has to go to the hospital. 23. Which option is a fragment because it's missing a subject? A) Because the music was too loud. B) Ate the last slice of pizza without asking. C) My friends and I at the mall. D) The dog, a fluffy golden retriever. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ate the last slice of pizza without asking. 24. My friends and I admire Julia, but we are worried about how busy she is. A) Run-On. B) Fragment. C) Sentence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sentence. 25. Complete the sentence to fix the comma splice correctly:We can go to the library, ..... we can study at my house. A) Then. B) Next. C) Or. D) Also. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Or. 26. Choose the correct way to join these sentences:'I love pizza' and 'It is delicious'. A) I love pizza it is delicious. B) I love pizza, it is delicious. C) I love pizza; it is delicious. D) I love pizza and it is delicious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I love pizza; it is delicious. 27. Where should the run-on sentence be separated? "When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he found four cavities." A) After "him". B) After "there". C) After "teeth". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After "him". 28. Always looking for interesting topics and ideas. A) Sentence. B) Fragment. C) Run-on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragment. 29. Which of the following is NOT a fragment? A) The dog barked loudly. B) For the last time. C) The cat under the table. D) When the rain stops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The dog barked loudly. 30. Two or more complete sentences that run together into one is ..... A) A run-on sentence. B) A complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A run-on sentence. 31. True or False:The following sentence is a run-on:'Although it's a long book with many characters and a complicated plot, The Lord of the Rings is my favorite novel because the story is so epic.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 32. Where should the run-on sentence be separated?"A wise man makes his own decisions an ignorant man follows public opinion." A) After "ignorant man". B) After "wise man". C) After "decisions". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After "decisions". 33. I decided to bake a cake, I realized I didn't have all the ingredients, I went to the store. A) Run-on sentence. B) Correct sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on sentence. 34. Where should the run-on sentence be separated?"Jonathan taught high school art before he became a college professor he misses teaching high school." A) After "art". B) After "professor". C) After "school". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After "professor". 35. Which sentence is a 'fused sentence'-a run-on with no punctuation between complete thoughts? A) I got an A on the test, so I was really happy. B) I got an A on the test I was really happy. C) I got an A on the test; I was really happy. D) Because I got an A on the test, I was really happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I got an A on the test I was really happy. 36. A good solution for fixing a run-on sentence is to make 2 separate sentences. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. True or False:A sentence that joins two complete thoughts with only a comma is called a comma splice. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. It is strange that school ends at 2:26 I liked it better at 2:25. A) 2:26, I. B) 2:26. I. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2:26. I. 39. Complete the sentence to avoid a run-on:'She loves reading, ..... she finishes a book every week.' A) Therefore. B) But. C) And. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So. 40. Which of the following is a run ons sentence? A) Tim rushed out of the house he desperately needed another pint of milk. B) Tim rushed out of the house because he desperately needed another pint of milk. C) Tim rushed out of the house; he desperately needed another pint of milk. D) Tim rushed out of the house, as he desperately needed another pint of milk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tim rushed out of the house he desperately needed another pint of milk. 41. Is this sentence a run-on or a complete sentence?I went to the doctor yesterday, he gave me two shots. A) Run-on Sentence. B) Complete sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on Sentence. 42. How can you identify a run-on sentence in writing? A) Look for sentences that contain multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. B) Identify sentences that are too short and lack detail. C) Find sentences that use excessive punctuation marks like exclamation points. D) Look for sentences that have only one independent clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Look for sentences that contain multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. 43. Which is the following:I got a new job, I'm working for my Aunt at her store. A) Sentence. B) Run On. C) Fragment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run On. 44. Complete the sentence by choosing the option that creates a complete, correct sentence:To get better at guitar, ..... A) Practicing every single day. B) You need to practice every single day. C) And practicing every single day. D) With daily practice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You need to practice every single day. 45. Choose the sentence that corrects the fragment:'Because she was late.' A) Because she was late, she missed the bus. B) Because she was late, the. C) Because she was late, missed. D) Because she was late, and. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because she was late, she missed the bus. 46. When you see him. A) Complete sentence. B) Sentence fragment. C) Run-on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sentence fragment. 47. Use the correct punctuation:I love to dance I am very good at it A) I love to dance. I am very good at it. B) I love to dance; I am very good at it. C) I love to dance, I am very good at it. D) I love to dance I am very good at it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love to dance. I am very good at it. 48. Complete the sentence:My sister is my best friend; ..... always knows how to make me laugh. A) She. B) And she. C) But she. D) So she. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She. 49. Run on sentences don't use ..... A) Capital letter. B) Punctuation marks. C) Colors. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Punctuation marks. 50. Comma splices are a common grammatical error. What do we mean by a comma splice? A) Using a comma to join two main clauses. B) Placing a comma after a noun. C) Forgetting to use commas in our writing. D) Using a comma instead of an apostrophe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using a comma to join two main clauses. 51. What is not a way to use a subordinating conjunction. A) Independent clause + dependent clause. B) Dependent clause + Dependent clause. C) Dependent clause + independent clause. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dependent clause + Dependent clause. 52. Fill in the blank to turn the fragment into a complete sentence:After she finished her chores, ..... A) And then went to the park. B) She was allowed to play video games. C) Which was a lot of work. D) For example, vacuuming and dusting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She was allowed to play video games. 53. How could you fix the following run-on sentence?I am getting used to wearing a mask it makes my face break out. A) I am getting used to wearing a mask, nor it makes my face break out. B) I am getting used to wearing a mask, it makes my face break out. C) I am getting used to wearing a mask, but it makes my face break out. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am getting used to wearing a mask, but it makes my face break out. 54. I want some cereal, ..... the box is empty. A) And. B) But. C) Or. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) But. 55. The auction is tomorrow I made sure to save my class money. A) Run-On Sentence. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-On Sentence. 56. Where should the run-on sentence be separated?"I didn't know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide." A) After "didn't know". B) After "wanted". C) After "confused". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After "wanted". 57. What is your favorite pet? I love dogs. A) What is your favorite pet? i love dogs. B) What is your favorite pet! I love dogs?. C) Correct. D) What is your favorite pet. I love dogs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correct. 58. What is the conjunction in the following run-on sentence? She loves to dance, she is always practicing her moves. A) She is always practicing her moves. B) She loves to dance. C) She is always practicing her moves. D) She is never practicing her moves. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She is always practicing her moves. 59. Mrs. Lux's room was filled with trophies she was careful not to knock them down. A) Run-on. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on. 60. Correct the following run-on sentence.North Carolina has over 70 colleges the largest is NC State in Raleigh. A) North Carolina has over 70 colleges; the largest is NC State in Raleigh. B) North Carolina has over 70 colleges the largest; is NC State in Raleigh. C) North Carolina has over 70 colleges, so the largest is NC State in Raleigh. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) North Carolina has over 70 colleges; the largest is NC State in Raleigh. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesRun On Sentences Quiz 1Run 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books