This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Sentence Mechanics > Run On Sentences – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Run On Sentences Quiz 17 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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 he desperately needed another pint of milk. C) Tim rushed out of the house because 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: B) Tim rushed out of the house he desperately needed another pint of milk. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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: C) I love to dance. I am very good at it. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Comma splices are a common grammatical error. What do we mean by a comma splice? A) Placing a comma after a noun. B) Using a comma to join two main clauses. C) Using a comma instead of an apostrophe. D) Forgetting to use commas in our writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Using a comma to join two main clauses. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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". 19. 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) What is your favorite pet! I love dogs?. D) Correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Correct. 20. What is the conjunction in the following run-on sentence? She loves to dance, she is always practicing her moves. A) She loves to dance. B) She is always practicing her moves. C) She is always practicing her moves. D) She is never practicing her moves. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is always practicing her moves. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. Which sentence is NOT a run-on sentence? A) The sun is high, put on some sunscreen. B) The sun is high put on some sunscreen. C) The sun is high; put on some sunscreen. D) The sun is high and put on some sunscreen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The sun is high; put on some sunscreen. 24. Identify the phrase fragment in the options below. A) The phone ringing in the other room. B) I answered it as quickly as I could. C) It was my best friend calling me. D) We talked for almost an entire hour. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The phone ringing in the other room. 25. The life guard dove into the pool, he rescued the boy. A) Run-on sentence. B) Correct sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Run-on sentence. 26. How can you correct the run-on:'I have a dog he is very playful'? A) I have a dog because he is very playful. B) I have a dog; he is very playful. C) I have a dog he is, very playful. D) I have a dog:he is very playful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I have a dog; he is very playful. 27. Although I feel like poop. I am still going to go to school. A) No Change. B) Poop; I am. C) Poop, I am. D) Poop, but. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poop, I am. 28. Dexter sings, dances, and plays the guitar. A) Run-on. B) Correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Correct. 29. What is the error in a run-on sentence? A) It uses too many conjunctions. B) It combines independent clauses without proper punctuation. C) It has a verb but no subject. D) It is too short. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It combines independent clauses without proper punctuation. 30. Cathy forgot to call, but she later apologized. A) Sentence fragment. B) Complete sentence. C) Run-on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete sentence. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar 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 8Run On Sentences Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books