Deck 18: Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Question 1

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore he auditioned almost every week.

A) Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore, he auditioned almost every week.
B) Marty dreamed of being a star, therefore; he auditioned almost every week.
C) Marty dreamed of being a star therefore he auditioned almost every week.
D) Marty dreamed of being a star; therefore, he auditioned almost every week.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-I love to play tennis I'm not very good at it.

A) I love to play tennis, I'm not very good at it.
B) I love to play tennis but, I'm not very good at it.
C) I love to play tennis, but I'm not very good at it.
D) I love to play tennis however I'm not very good at it.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-Janet left fingerprints on the glass, the detectives were able to solve the crime.

A) Janet left fingerprints on the glass, consequently, the detectives were able to solve the crime.
B) Janet left fingerprints on the glass; consequently, the detectives were able to solve the crime.
C) Janet left fingerprints on the glass so the detectives were able to solve the crime.
D) Janet left fingerprints on the glass the detectives were able to solve the crime.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-The scouts weren't prepared for the hike they were exhausted when they made camp.

A) The scouts weren't prepared for the hike, they were exhausted when they made camp.
B) The scouts weren't prepared for the hike; they were exhausted when they made camp.
C) The scouts weren't prepared for the hike so, they were exhausted when they made camp.
D) The scouts weren't prepared for the hike; so, they were exhausted when they made camp.

Question 5

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-It's not easy to find a good job, some people take jobs they don't want.

A) It's not easy to find a good job, so some people take jobs they don't want.
B) It's not easy to find a good job, thus some people take jobs they don't want.
C) It's not easy to find a good job thus, some people take jobs they don't want.
D) It's not easy to find a good job so, some people take jobs they don't want.

Question 6

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-We worked on the chemistry project last night we hope to finish it soon.

A) We worked on the chemistry project last night; and we hope to finish it soon.
B) We worked on the chemistry project last night and, we hope to finish it soon.
C) We worked on the chemistry project last night; we hope to finish it soon.
D) We worked on the chemistry project last night and we hope to finish it soon.

Question 7

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-The students stood in line all afternoon they wanted to get good seats at the concert.

A) The students stood in line all afternoon; they, wanted to get good seats at the concert.
B) The students stood in line all afternoon, they wanted to get good seats at the concert.
C) The students stood in line all afternoon; since they wanted to get good seats at the concert.
D) The students stood in line all afternoon, since they wanted to get good seats at the concert.

Question 8

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-We were married on Valentine's Day, it was a romantic ceremony.

A) We were married on Valentine's Day, it was a romantic ceremony.
B) We were married on Valentine's Day; it was a romantic ceremony.
C) We were married on Valentine's Day and, it was a romantic ceremony.
D) We were married on Valentine's Day; and it was a romantic ceremony.

Question 9

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-I must be a genius I figured out how to register for classes with no complications.

A) I must be a genius, as a result, I figured out how to register for classes with no complications.
B) I must be a genius; as a result I figured out how to register for classes with no complications.
C) I must be a genius, as a result I figured out how to register for classes with no complications.
D) I must be a genius; as a result, I figured out how to register for classes with no complications.

Question 10

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-The computers were on sale so I purchased a new laptop.

A) The computers were on sale, so I purchased a new laptop.
B) The computers were on sale and I purchased a new laptop.
C) The computers were on sale; so I purchased a new laptop.
D) The computers were on sale; so, I purchased a new laptop.

Question 11

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-Barbara wanted the promotion unfortunately she compromised her morals to get it.

A) Barbara wanted the promotion, unfortunately; she compromised her morals to get it.
B) Barbara wanted the promotion, unfortunately, she compromised her morals to get it.
C) Barbara wanted the promotion; unfortunately, she compromised her morals to get it.
D) Barbara wanted the promotion, unfortunately she compromised her morals to get it.

Question 12

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-We only watched movies and drank soda, Saturday nights weren't exciting at our house.

A) We only watched movies and drank soda Saturday nights weren't exciting at our house.
B) We only watched movies and drank soda, Saturday nights weren't exciting at our house.
C) We only watched movies and drank soda; Saturday nights weren't exciting at our house.
D) We only watched movies and drank soda for Saturday nights weren't exciting at our house.

Question 13

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-High heels hurt my feet but my new shoes look great with my dress.

A) High heels hurt my feet but, my new shoes look great with my dress.
B) High heels hurt my feet, but my new shoes look great with my dress.
C) High heels hurt my feet; but my new shoes look great with my dress.
D) High heels hurt my feet; but, my new shoes look great with my dress.

Question 14

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-Jeff left Annette at the altar her mother vowed to get revenge.

A) Jeff left Annette at the altar, her mother vowed to get revenge.
B) Jeff left Annette at the altar; then her mother vowed to get revenge.
C) Jeff left Annette at the altar, then her mother vowed to get revenge.
D) Jeff left Annette at the altar, then, her mother vowed to get revenge.

Question 15

Select the answer that corrects the comma splice or run-on sentence.
-The psychic predicted rain, it snowed all evening.

A) The psychic predicted rain it snowed all evening.
B) The psychic predicted rain but it snowed all evening.
C) The psychic predicted rain but, it snowed all evening.
D) The psychic predicted rain; however, it snowed all evening.

Question 16

Correct each comma splice and run-on sentence using different methods.
-Martha was married to George, she was in love with Arnold.

Question 17

Correct each comma splice and run-on sentence using different methods.
-We ordered a seven-course meal we had only enough money for beverages.

Question 18

Correct each comma splice and run-on sentence using different methods.
-Performing community service can be rewarding, it is a great opportunity to meet new people.

Question 19

Correct each comma splice and run-on sentence using different methods.
-Ice cream comes in every conceivable flavor there is not as big of a selection for low-calorie ice cream.

Question 20

Correct each comma splice and run-on sentence using different methods.
-I had a flat tire on the way to my interview, I arrived 30 minutes late.