Question

Select "Correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly and "Run-on" if it is not.

1. He defrosted the old refrigerator it is still packed with ice.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

2. Ralph drove the tractor farming is his hobby.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

3. Trish is remodeling her apartment, and there is sawdust everywhere.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

4. At the time of the strike, the workers were firm in their demands
A) Correct
B) Run-on

5. Wayne is leaving for London, so he rented his house for a month.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

6. Angela returned to work good day care was hard to find.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

7. Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned.
A) Correct
B) Run-on

Answer 1

1) run-on

2)run-on

3)correct

4)run-on

5)correct

6)run-on

7)correct


explanation:
what is a run -on sentence? a run-on sentence occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly. Independent clauses are sentences with a subject and a verb that can stand on its own.


Rule to Remember

*divide clauses into two sentences.

*insert a semicolon between the two clauses.

*use a comma with either a coordinating or subordinating conjunction.

Answer 2

1. B) run-on

2. B) run-on

3. A) correct

4. A) correct

5. A) correct

6. B) run-on

7. A) correct