Run-On Sentences Quiz

Do you struggle with punctuation and sentence structure when writing? One common issue that many writers face is the use of run-on sentences.

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of run-on sentences and provide you with an opportunity to practice identifying and correcting them.

Results

#1. Which of the following sentences is correct?

I went to the store to buy some bread I also picked up some milk.

I went to the store to buy some bread I also picked up some milk.

I went to the store to buy some bread, I also picked up some milk.

I went to the store to buy some bread, I also picked up some milk.

I went to the store to buy some bread, and I also picked up some milk.

I went to the store to buy some bread, and I also picked up some milk.

#2. Which of the following sentences is an example of a fused sentence?

My favorite pizza toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.

My favorite pizza toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms.

He can play the guitar, piano, and drums he is very musically talented.

He can play the guitar, piano, and drums he is very musically talented.

#3. Which of the following sentences is an example of a comma splice?

I love to read books, my favorite author is Stephen King.

I love to read books, my favorite author is Stephen King.

She likes to sing, dance, and act, and she is very talented.

She likes to sing, dance, and act, and she is very talented.

#4. Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

Select all that apply:

Use a semicolon or a conjunction.

Use a semicolon or a conjunction.

Use a comma.

Use a comma.

All these ways are correct.

All these ways are correct.

#5. My sister loves to cook, she makes delicious meals every day.

This is a correct sentence.

This is a correct sentence.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

#6. In summer, I like to go swimming, camping, and fishing, but I also enjoy staying indoors and reading a book when it's too hot outside.

This is a correct sentence.

This is a correct sentence.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence is a run-on sentence.

This sentence has a comma splice.

This sentence has a comma splice.

#7. Choose the correct sentence.

I woke up late this morning; I missed my bus to work.

I woke up late this morning; I missed my bus to work.

I woke up late this morning. I missed my bus to work.

I woke up late this morning. I missed my bus to work.

I woke up late this morning, so I missed my bus to work

I woke up late this morning, so I missed my bus to work

All sentences are correct.

All sentences are correct.

#8. Choose the correct sentence.

He couldn't finish his homework he was too tired he went to bed early.

He couldn't finish his homework he was too tired he went to bed early.

He couldn't finish his homework, he was too tired, so he went to bed early.

He couldn't finish his homework, he was too tired, so he went to bed early.

He couldn't finish his homework because he was too tired, so he went to bed early.

He couldn't finish his homework because he was too tired, so he went to bed early.

All sentences are correct.

All sentences are correct.

Finish