Sentences

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Soap operas generally feature numerous ongoing story lines, the suspenseful plots keep viewers watching episode after episode.

Soap operas generally feature numerous ongoing story lines; the suspenseful plots keep viewers watching episode after episode.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Some soap operas have been around for more than forty years many viewers consider themselves lifelong fans of a particular show.

Some soap operas have been around for more than forty years, so many viewers consider themselves lifetime fans of a particular show.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."The Super Bowl is famous for its commercials many advertisers introduce new product campaigns during the game.

The Super Bowl is famous for its commercials. Many advertisers introduce new product campaigns during the game.

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The college decided to ban smoking, so many of the students are upset.

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The judges beamed at her. The cutest baby in the tot beauty contest.

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The lost little boy in the housewares section of the department store.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on error. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Peter was the shortest player to be selected for the all-star game; even so, he led all scorers with twenty-three points and gathered nine rebounds.

This sentence is not a run-on.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."I completed the test; however, I was uncertain about the last essay question.

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The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."V·clav Havel was once imprisoned as a dissident, still, he eventually became president of the Czech Republic.

V·clav Havel was once imprisoned as a dissident; still, he eventually became president of the Czech Republic.

Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a correct sentence.For the 2000 census, one in every six households received a long census form that contained thirty-eight pages.

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Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a correct sentence.The census short form asks for the number of people living in the household.

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The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."According to one study, doctors' poor penmanship results in thousands of deaths each year these deaths should be avoidable.

According to one study, doctors' poor penmanship results in thousands of deaths each year. These deaths should be avoidable.

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Addressing the problem of graffiti in new ways by sentencing convicted taggers to paint over the graffiti that they have left behind.

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After Jesse's cat scratched Brutus the dog, Brutus attacked the cat.

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All of the game pieces are in the box none of the pieces are missing.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."E. B. White died in 1985 his work continues to inspire readers.

Although E. B. White died in 1985, his work continues to inspire readers.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Females make up the majority of daytime soap opera viewers, prime-time soaps such as The O.C. have attracted a huge following of both male and female teenagers.

Although females make up the majority of daytime soap opera viewers, prime-time soaps such as The O.C. have attracted a huge following of both male and female teenagers.

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Although my sister's broken elbow healed, she was not able to compete in cheerleading competitions for the rest of the year.

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At the age of eighteen, Tommy Hilfiger opened his own clothing store; when he was fifty-five, he sold his company, the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation, for $1.6 billion.

One of the following word groups may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If neither word group is a run-on, choose "Both word groups are correct."Many Super Bowl commercials are better than the game itself. They often have cutting-edge technology or clever humor.

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The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Even experienced public speakers are often nervous before giving a speech being nervous is not necessarily bad.

Even experienced public speakers are often nervous before giving a speech, but being nervous is not necessarily bad.

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I will get a lecture from my doctor unless I lose weight. She's worried that I'm out of shape.

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Jonathan's favorite cat is Moxie, whom he adopted from a local shelter three years ago.

The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Our national capital is named for George Washington, many American colleges and towns bear his name.

Our national capital is named for George Washington, and many American colleges and towns bear his name.

2 out of 2 points The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on."Pharmacists need to be able to read doctors' handwriting if they cannot read it, they might make serious or fatal errors.

Pharmacists need to be able to read doctors' handwriting; if they cannot read it, they might make serious or fatal errors.