QUESTIONS
Question 1
Which of the following is a correct sentence? Two of the choices are faulty sentences because they are run-ons. Only one of the choices is a correct sentence; please choose the grammatically correct sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- As he climbed the stairs, my son noticed the donkey, my son screamed in horror and he kicked the donkey and it went flying across the room.
- He rushed up the stairs past us and we all laughed hysterically however my son still does not laugh about it and he gets mad when we tell the story.
- Later, we told my daughter the entire story; I have never seen her laugh so hard.
Question 2
Which of the following is a run-on sentence? Choose the item that incorrectly combines complete clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- After the doctor examined me, she determined I had strep and I was quite alarmed and I reminded her that I was allergic to penicillin she prescribed something else after that.
- I called my daughter to cancel our shopping trip; I did not want her to contract the infection from me.
- She was not upset about the shopping trip, and she offered to come over and take care of me.
Question 3
Which of the following represents a correct sentence? Carefully choose the sentence that correctly applies grammatical rules. Two sentences are run-ons, but one is not. Please choose the grammatically correct sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- My friend and I talked about old times; I remembered some things that she did not remember.
- My friend’s mother told me what her other children had been doing; which was a treat as well I had not seen them in years and I was glad to know about them.
- I found out that they both had children and she said she had nine grandchildren total they were all over the age of five.
Question 4
Two of the following sentences are written correctly, but one sentence is a run-on sentence. Please choose the incorrect, run-on sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- When I saw Amy at the drugstore, she looked so healthy and was wearing a gorgeous new tennis dress.
- I came up behind her and said hello, she nearly jumped out of her skin she was so surprised and she smiled she was happy to see me after that.
- When she saw it was me, she laughed and hugged me, told me all about her life and family, and asked me how my life was going.
Question 5
Read each sentence carefully to identify the one correct sentence. Only one of the following sentences is not a run-on. Choose that sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- Megan and Andrew were hungry but did not want to cook, so they decided to go to a restaurant.
- They always had problems deciding where to go, however, but they finally came to an agreement and they were ready to go they chose Texas Roadhouse.
- The restaurant was a thirty-mile drive so they listened to the radio and sang loudly all the way and then they made up funny words to the songs it was hilarious.
Question 6
Two of the following sentences are correct, but one is not correct. Identify the incorrect run-on sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- Billy was sad to have to return to college without Renee, but he knew he would see her every weekend.
- Billy packed his car and headed out of town to start the long drive back to campus and he was looking forward to his study group that was meeting that evening they would not wait for him if he was late.
- Meanwhile, Renee was in her room; she was already beginning her first weekly letter to Billy.
Question 7
Identify the sentence that is a run-on. This means that you will choose the grammatically incorrect sentence. Two sentences are grammatically correct, but one is not. Choose the one that is not grammatically correct. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- Jacob had lost his dog, Tucker but he found out that Tucker had been found by a nice family and they were giving him a flea bath they had named him “Larry.”
- The nice family had a dog named Barney; Barney and Tucker had become very good friends in a very short time.
- After Jacob took Tucker home, Barney moped for days because he had lost a best friend and had gained many fleas in the process.
Question 8
Which of the following statements is true?
- Any sentence with more than ten words is a run-on.
- The best way to identify a run-on sentence is by counting the number of words.
- A sentence can be four words long and still be a run-on sentence.
Question 9
Each choice below contains multiple sentences. Two of the choices contain all correct sentences. However, one choice includes a run-on sentence that is not grammatically correct. Which of the following includes
a run-on sentence that is not grammatically correct? Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- I sometimes wonder if I would miss my job if I lived on the beach and didn’t work; I guess I would have to try it to know for sure. I went to the beach for a month once, but I worked the whole time.
- My job gives me a great feeling that I don’t get anywhere else; I know that every day I am helping people and making a difference it feels satisfying. I love working with others and I love influencing changes in my place of work for a better future it is my passion.
- Even if I won the lottery, I would still have to work because I need to have a purpose in life. I believe that our purpose is to help others, and I will do that as long as I am able.
Question 10
Read the following sentences carefully to determine which is a run-on sentence. Two of the sentences are correct, but one is a run-on. Identify the run-on sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- My dog follows the cat, she never hurt her they are friends.
- She is obsessed with the cat, and she follows her everywhere.
- The cat enjoys the attention from the dog; she almost seems proud of it.
ANSWER
Question 1
Which of the following is a correct sentence? Two of the choices are faulty sentences because they are run-ons. Only one of the choices is a correct sentence; please choose the grammatically correct sentence. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- As he climbed the stairs, my son noticed the donkey, my son screamed in horror and he kicked the donkey and it went flying across the room.
- He rushed up the stairs past us and we all laughed hysterically however my son still does not laugh about it and he gets mad when we tell the story.
- Later, we told my daughter the entire story; I have never seen her laugh so hard.
Correct Answer: Later, we told my daughter the entire story; I have never seen her laugh so hard.
Question 2
Which of the following is a run-on sentence? Choose the item that incorrectly combines complete clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Tip: Read the sentences aloud while making your choice.
- After the doctor examined me, she determined I had strep and I was quite alarmed and I reminded her that I was allergic to penicillin she prescribed something else after that.
- I called my daughter to cancel our shopping trip; I did not want her to contract the infection from me.
- She was not upset about the shopping trip, and she offered to come over and take care of me.
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