Question 1

What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that improperly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions

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A sentence that is written in passive voice

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A sentence that has no subject or verb

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A sentence that is very long and complicated

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I went to the store I bought some bread

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She enjoys reading books; they help her relax.

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The dog barked loudly, so I closed the window.

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I went to the park, and I played soccer.

Question 3

What is one way to fix a run-on sentence?

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Add a period to separate the independent clauses

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Make the sentence longer

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Combine it with a completely different sentence

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Remove all punctuation

Question 4

Which sentence is NOT a run-on sentence?

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I like ice cream, and my sister likes cake.

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We went to the beach we had a great time

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I finished my homework I can watch TV now

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She plays soccer it is her favorite sport

Question 5

What is a common sign that a sentence might be a run-on?

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It has multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation

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It contains many adjectives and adverbs

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It uses a semicolon correctly

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It has only one independent clause

Question 6

Which of the following sentences is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I love to read it is my favorite hobby

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She enjoys writing stories and poetry.

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I love to read, and it is my favorite hobby.

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Reading is my favorite hobby.

Question 7

How can adding a semicolon help with a run-on sentence?

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It can separate two related independent clauses

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It changes the sentence to past tense

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It adds more adjectives to the sentence

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It makes the sentence a question

Question 8

What punctuation can you use to correct a run-on sentence?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction

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A colon

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A question mark

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An exclamation mark

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is commonly identified as a run-on sentence?

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He loves swimming she prefers running.

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She enjoys painting, and he likes music.

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He loves swimming, and she prefers running.

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He loves swimming; she prefers running.

Question 10

Which of the following words should be capitalized?

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Monday

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MonDay

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moNDAY

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monday

Question 11

Which of the following sentences uses correct capitalization?

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I visited London last summer.

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i visited London last summer.

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I visited london last summer.

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i visited london Last summer.

Question 12

What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'the united states is in north america.'?

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United States

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north america

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the united States

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united states

Question 13

Which of these is a correctly capitalized title?

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Harry potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

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harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?

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My favorite holiday is Christmas.

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my favorite holiday is Christmas.

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My favorite holiday is christmas.

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My favorite holiday is christmas.

Question 15

Which of the following requires capitalization?

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Mount Everest

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mount everest

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mount Everest

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Mount everest

Question 16

Which of the following sentences contains a capitalized word that is used incorrectly?

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I went to the Store to buy groceries.

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I went to the store to buy groceries.

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I went to the Store to buy Groceries.

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I Went to the store to buy groceries.

Question 17

Which of these phrases is correctly capitalized?

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The Declaration of Independence

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The declaration of Independence

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The declaration Of independence

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the declaration of independence

Question 18

Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Eiffel Tower

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city

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building

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tower

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?

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country

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Amazon River

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Emma

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Canada

Question 20

Which of the following names should be capitalized?

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Julius Caesar

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roman emperor

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caesar

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julius caesar

Question 21

Which of the following sentences uses proper nouns correctly?

Accepted Answer

My brother's favorite movie is The Lion King.

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My brothers favorite movie is the Lion King.

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my brother's favorite movie is The lion king.

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My brother's favorite movie is the lion king.

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