Quiz 6
Common Errors - Run-on Sentences

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1. Mary leads a decent life she never seems to worry about everything. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)life, she
  (b) life; she
  (c)life; and
  (d)This sentence is correct
a b c d
 
2. The show begins at 7:30 make sure you're there before 7:15. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)7:30, make
  (b)7:30. Make
  (c)7:30; and make
  (d)This sentence is correct
a b c d
 
3. Throughout history money and religion were closely linked there was little distinction between government and religion. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)linked because there was
  (b)linked, there was
  (c)linked, however,
  (d)This sentence is correct
a b c d
 
4. The head of state and the religious leader were often the same person all power rested in one ruler. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)This sentence is correct
  (b)person, all
  (c)person; all
  (d)person, therefore, all
a b c d
 
5. Our solar system has nine major planets only one is known to have intelligent life. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)Our solar system has nine major planets, only one is known to have intelligent life.
  (b)Our solar system has nine major planets only one, is known to have intelligent life.
  (c)Our solar system has nine major planets only one is; known to have intelligent life.
  (d)Our solar system has nine major planets; only one is known to have intelligent life.
a b c d
 
6. Most asteroids are small and far away therefore they are dim and hard to see. Which of the following is wrong?
  (a)Most asteroids are small and far away, therefore they are dim and hard to see.
  (b)Most asteroids are small and far away; therefore, they are dim and hard to see.
  (c)Most asteroids are small and far away, and therefore, they are dim and hard to see.
  (d)Most asteroids are small and far away. Therefore, they are dim and hard to see.
a b c d
 
7. We've seen enough for one night pack up the equipment. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)Pack up the equipment, we've seen enough for one night.
  (b)Pack up the equipment, so we've seen enough for one night.
  (c)We've seen enough for one night; pack up the equipment.
  (d)We've seen enough for one night, pack up the equipment.
a b c d
 
8. Look through Ann's telescope you can see Sandy's rings. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)If you look through Ann's telescope, you can see Sandy's rings.
  (b)Look through Ann's telescope, you can see Sandy's rings.
  (c)You can see Sandy's rings, look through Ann's telescope.
  (d)You can see Sandy's rings, and look through Ann's telescope.
a b c d
 
9. Some club members were late for the meeting for example, Tom and Ken came in at 9:30. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)Some club members were late for the meeting, for example Tom and Ken came in at 9:30.
  (b)Some club members were late for the meeting, for example, Tom and Ken came in at 9:30.
  (c)Some club members were late for the meeting; for example, Tom and Ken came in at 9:30.
  (d)Some club members were late for the meeting, for example; Tom and Ken came in at 9:30.
a b c d
 
10. Louisa pretended to be interested in her brother's hobby she secretly wished she had stayed at home. Which of the following is correct?
  (a)Louisa pretended to be interested in her brother's hobby, she secretly wished she had stayed at home.
  (b)Pretending to be interested in her brother's hobby, Louisa secretly wished she had stayed at home.
  (c)Louisa pretended to be interested, in her brother's hobby, she secretly wished she had stayed at home.
  (d)This sentence is correct
a b c d
 

 

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