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.
Some flowers smell sweet or spicy, others have no fragrance at all. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 2The so-called standing army didn't have much protection or weaponry. They were very
___________ to attack.
a) irrespective
b) esoteric
c) monetary
d) vulnerable
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.
Replacing the tile in a kitchen or bathroom is not a good do-it-yourself project. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4Sarah hated her administrative assistant job, but she stayed with it for ________ reasons.
It did pay well.
a) exploiting
b) malicious
c) monetary
d) vulnerable
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.
The baseball game was rained out but many fans stayed to talk to the players. (ok, ro, cs)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 6This was Sandra's first week of tennis instruction. She is at the _______ level.
a) electorate
b) novice
c) database
d) monetary
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