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Which of the following best describes a run-on sentence?
Which of the following best describes a run-on sentence?
- A sentence that lacks punctuation and capitalization.
- A sentence that is too long and difficult to read.
- A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses connected improperly. (correct)
- A sentence with incomplete thoughts or ideas.
What is a common type of run-on sentence?
What is a common type of run-on sentence?
- Complex sentence
- Comma splice (correct)
- Fragment
- Compound sentence
In the given example, 'Participants could leave the study at any time, they needed to indicate their preference,' what type of error is present?
In the given example, 'Participants could leave the study at any time, they needed to indicate their preference,' what type of error is present?
- Fused sentence
- Fragment
- Misplaced modifier
- Comma splice (correct)
What should be used to fix a comma splice when a writer attempts to use a transitional expression in the middle of a sentence?
What should be used to fix a comma splice when a writer attempts to use a transitional expression in the middle of a sentence?
Which of the following is an appropriate revision for the sentence 'The results of the study were inconclusive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic'?
Which of the following is an appropriate revision for the sentence 'The results of the study were inconclusive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic'?
Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?
What is the purpose of using a semicolon in correcting a run-on sentence?
What is the purpose of using a semicolon in correcting a run-on sentence?
What does using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to correct a run-on sentence emphasize?
What does using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to correct a run-on sentence emphasize?
How can a sentence fragment be corrected?
How can a sentence fragment be corrected?
What is the missing component in the following sentence fragment: 'Shows no improvement in any of the vital signs'?
What is the missing component in the following sentence fragment: 'Shows no improvement in any of the vital signs'?
