Some of the following sentences are correct, and some are run-ons and comma splices.
Remember that a run-on sentence includes two independent clauses without proper
punctuation between them. A comma splice has an insufficient comma that needs to be
followed by a fanboys or that needs to be changed to a semicolon or a period. Identify
whether the sentence is correct (ok), a run-on (ro), or a comma splice (cs). Then correct each
run-on or comma splice by making one of the clauses dependent or by using a comma, a
fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
My math teacher explained her points system it involves a lot of percentages. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 2The commencement address was full of encouragement and ____________, but it was so
long that a few of the graduates fell asleep.
a) flummery
b) grassroots
c) exploits
d) monetary
Ques. 3Some of the following sentences are correct, and some are run-ons and comma splices.
Remember that a run-on sentence includes two independent clauses without proper
punctuation between them. A comma splice has an insufficient comma that needs to be
followed by a fanboys or that needs to be changed to a semicolon or a period. Identify
whether the sentence is correct (ok), a run-on (ro), or a comma splice (cs). Then correct each
run-on or comma splice by making one of the clauses dependent or by using a comma, a
fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
Warehouse stores are good places to shop if you have a big freezer. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4After his car broke down, he _________ to using his bicycle to get to work.
a) configured
b) exploited
c) resorted
d) imposed
Ques. 5Some of the following sentences are correct, and some are run-ons and comma splices.
Remember that a run-on sentence includes two independent clauses without proper
punctuation between them. A comma splice has an insufficient comma that needs to be
followed by a fanboys or that needs to be changed to a semicolon or a period. Identify
whether the sentence is correct (ok), a run-on (ro), or a comma splice (cs). Then correct each
run-on or comma splice by making one of the clauses dependent or by using a comma, a
fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
I expected the play to be boring but it was exciting and very entertaining. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 6After she saw that someone had messed with her computer, she then __________ her
operating system back to her original preferences.
a) configured
b) imposed
c) resorted
d) exploited
Ques. 7Some of the following sentences are correct, and some are run-ons and comma splices.
Remember that a run-on sentence includes two independent clauses without proper
punctuation between them. A comma splice has an insufficient comma that needs to be
followed by a fanboys or that needs to be changed to a semicolon or a period. Identify
whether the sentence is correct (ok), a run-on (ro), or a comma splice (cs). Then correct each
run-on or comma splice by making one of the clauses dependent or by using a comma, a
fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
My film classes are fun we just watch movies and write essays about them. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
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