1. Select the remedy that best corrects the following run-on sentence.
Thomas went to the store he never takes a car.
A. This sentence is correct.
B. store, he
C. store; he
Answer: C. A comma would cause a comma splice.
2. Select the remedy that best corrects the following run-on sentence.
The store opens at 8 AM make sure you're there by then.
A. This sentence is correct.
B. 8 AM, make
C. 8 AM. Make
Answer: C. If you used a comma you'd need to add the word so.
3. Select the remedy that best corrects the following run-on sentence.
Lana's car was sure to break down this was something he could depend on.
A. This sentence is correct.
B. down; this
C. down, this
Answer: The two independent are closely related. However, to use a comma you'd need to add a conjunction.
4. Select the remedy that best corrects the following run-on sentence.
The lights went out last night the boys decided to go outside.
A. This sentence is correct.
B. night, the
C. When the lights went out last night, the ...
Answer: C. In order to avoid a comma splice, the two clauses can be joined in this manner.
5. Select the remedy that best corrects the following run-on sentence.
He traveled down the alley, whistling all the way.
A. This sentence is correct.
B. alley; whistling
C. alley. Whistling
Answer: A.
