Question 1

Put a slash between the run-together sentences in the following paragraph. Then correct the run-together sentences by rewriting the paragraph.
-though I'm not a child anymore, I still enjoy watching cartoons. Tom and Jerry is one of my favorites. Tom is the mischievous cat, Jerry is the clever mouse. Tom is always trying to catch Jerry Jerry always finds a way to escape. In one episode, Jerry led Tom on a wild chase, the house was a wreck by the time the owner came home. The owner had warned Tom that if Tom got into any more trouble that Tom was going to be homeless. Jerry knew just what he was doing. When the owner got home, out Tom went. Tom slept in the cold Jerry slept in the warm house. Tom didn't get his supper that night Jerry ate cheese until his stomach was bursting. Poor Tom! He never learns.

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cat/Jerry; Jerry/Jer...

Question 2

What are two ways to correct run-together sentences?

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Question 3

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below.
Hot cocoa is a wonderful treat on a cold night, it warms the soul.

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Question 4

A comma splice and a fused sentence are both run-together sentences.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

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A)   We decided to go to the park; however, it started to rain.
B)   We decided to go to the park, it started to rain.
C)   We decided to go to the park it started to rain.
D)   none of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above A

Question 6

Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

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A)   I wanted pancakes for breakfast she wanted eggs.
B)   I wanted pancakes for breakfast, but she wanted eggs.
C)   I wanted pancakes for breakfast, she wanted eggs.
D)   none of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A run-together sentence can be corrected by

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A)   separating the two sentences with a period and capitalizing the next word.
B)   separating the two sentences with a comma and adding a coordinating conjunction.
C)   changing one of the sentences into a dependent clause.
D)   doing any of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which one of the following sentences is a comma splice?

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A)   I have only $10 I have to be careful with my money.
B)   The crowd was shouting wildly, their team had won the game.
C)   We moved to a new city right before my senior year.
D)   Leander accidentally locked himself in the bathroom, and nobody had the key.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

A run-together sentence

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A)   is two sentences written as one.
B)   always contains a comma.
C)   needs a comma to be correct.
D)   cannot be a fused sentence.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 10

Read the following run-together sentence: I heard a crash I ran to see what was wrong.
Which of the following examples corrects this run-together sentence?

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A)   I heard a crash, so I ran to see what was wrong.
B)   I heard a crash. I ran to see what was wrong.
C)   I heard a crash; I ran to see what was wrong.
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Put a slash between the run-together sentences below.
Laura is a beautiful dancer she has been practicing since she could walk.

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Question 12

Rewrite the sentences in Question 3 so they are correct.

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Question 13

Read the following sentence: The movie was a hit we all loved it.
Which one of the following sentences is correct?

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A)   This sentence is a comma splice.
B)   This sentence is a fused sentence.
C)   This sentence is neither a fused sentence nor a comma splice.
D)   This sentence is correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which one of the following sentences is a fused sentence?

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A)   Some people are rude they can't find anything nice to say about anybody.
B)   Jason always makes people laugh, everybody enjoys Jason's company.
C)   We rented a limousine for the prom, and we arrived in style.
D)   I have a twin sister; however, we are not identical.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Rewrite the sentences in Question 1 so they are correct.

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Without knowing what the sente...

Question 16

A comma splice is two sentences run together with no punctuation.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 17: Fused Sentences and Comma Splices

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What are two ways to correct run-together sentences?

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Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

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Read the following run-together sentence: I heard a crash I ran to see what was wrong. Which of the following examples corrects this run-together sentence?

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Put a slash between the run-together sentences below. Laura is a beautiful dancer she has been practicing since she could walk.

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Rewrite the sentences in Question 3 so they are correct.

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Read the following sentence: The movie was a hit we all loved it. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

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A comma splice is two sentences run together with no punctuation.

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What are two ways to correct run-together sentences?

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Which one of the following sentences is not a fused sentence or a comma splice?

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Which one of the following sentences is a comma splice?

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Put a slash between the run-together sentences below. Laura is a beautiful dancer she has been practicing since she could walk.

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Rewrite the sentences in Question 3 so they are correct.

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Read the following sentence: The movie was a hit we all loved it. Which one of the following sentences is correct?

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Which one of the following sentences is a fused sentence?

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