1.3.R - Lesson: Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Question 1

Identify the following.

I have been studying for an hour, but I don’t yet feel prepared.

run-on
comma splice
fragment
sentence

Answer 1

sentence

Question 2

Identify the following.

I could have spent a long time just gazing at the lion but my cousin was more interested in other animals.

comma splice
fragment
sentence
run-on

Answer 2

run-on

Question 3

Identify the following.

If the movie is good.

run-on
fragment
sentence
comma splice

Answer 3

fragment

Question 4

Identify the following.

Whichever restaurant you like most.

sentence
fragment
run-on
comma splice

Answer 4

fragment

Question 5

Identify the following.

The sermon that he gave was inspiring.

comma splice
sentence
fragment
run-on

Answer 5

sentence

Question 6

Identify the following.

A bad storm is approaching, we will cancel the party.

comma splice
fragment
run-on
sentence

Answer 6

comma splice

Question 7

Identify the following.

Because Emma has saved her money, she can go on the shopping trip.

sentence
fragment
comma splice
run-on

Answer 7

sentence

Question 8

Identify the following.

Our grandparents are coming this weekend so we should clean the house.

sentence
fragment
comma splice
run-on

Answer 8

run-on

Question 9

Which of the following is a sentence?
Let’s go for a walk.
Since the weather has been cooler.
The essay that you wrote.
The counter over there.

Answer 9

Let’s go for a walk.

Question 10

Which word, if omitted, would cause the following group of words to be a complete sentence?

Because Sidney is not able to come.

Answer 10

because