Mastering Run-On Sentences

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Which of the following is NOT a method for correcting a run-on sentence?

Using a comma with a coordinating conjunction to separate the clauses (correct)

Adding a subordinating conjunction to make one sentence out of the two clauses

Dividing the clauses into two sentences by inserting a period between them

Inserting a semicolon between them, if the two clauses are very closely related

What should you do before deciding how to fix a run-on sentence?

Examine the clauses that make up the sentence (correct)

Choose one of the following methods to rewrite the sentence for clarity

Decide what the main purpose of the sentence is

Correct the run-on sentences by dividing the clauses into two sentences by inserting a period between them

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

And (correct)

Because

While

When

What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

When, while, because, as, although, if, though, since Signup and view all the answers

When should you use a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?

When the two clauses are very closely related Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?

It does not form a complete sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing subject?

The sentence above is a fragment since there is no subject (Who shows no improvement.) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing predicate?

Notice here that although the sentence is quite long, it still contains no action (What are the doctors doing.) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of correcting a sentence fragment?

To ensure the sentence expresses a complete idea Signup and view all the answers

How can fragments be corrected?

By identifying the missing element and including it Signup and view all the answers

Mastering Run-On Sentences

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for correcting a run-on sentence?

What should you do before deciding how to fix a run-on sentence?

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

What are some examples of subordinating conjunctions?

When should you use a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sentence fragment?

Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing subject?

Which of the following is an example of a fragment with a missing predicate?

What is the purpose of correcting a sentence fragment?

How can fragments be corrected?

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