Each sentence below contains two main clauses, but due to incomplete punctuation, the
sentence is either a run-on or a comma splice. 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 the error and correct each sentence by making one of the
clauses dependent or by using a comma, a fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
Many Web sites require passwords they're the first line of security. (run-on, comma splice)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 2A metaphor is a comparison which uses the words: like or as.
a) True
b) False
Ques. 3Each sentence below contains two main clauses, but due to incomplete punctuation, the
sentence is either a run-on or a comma splice. 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 the error and correct each sentence by making one of the
clauses dependent or by using a comma, a fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
They plan to start a business together but they need a loan first. (run-on, comma splice)
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4When an author focuses on an object of writing, the writing will have an objective tone.
a) True
b) False
Ques. 5Each sentence below contains two main clauses, but due to incomplete punctuation, the
sentence is either a run-on or a comma splice. 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 the error and correct each sentence by making one of the
clauses dependent or by using a comma, a fanboys and a comma, a semicolon, or a period.
Math homework requires skill, chemistry homework requires time. (run-on, comma splice)
What will be an ideal response?