ENGL 1102/McCaffrey Comma Splices & Run-ons 1. Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence (run-on), or a correct sentence. We decided to get a dog last year, my sister wanted to get a puppy. A. correct B. fused sentence C. comma splice 2. The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on." Soap operas air at night or during the day they hook viewers with their addictive story lines. A. This sentence is not a run-on. B. Soap operas air at night or during the day, they hook viewers with their addictive story lines. C. Whether soap operas air at night or during the day, they hook viewers with their addictive story lines. 3. Choose the word group that is a run-on sentence: a comma splice or a fused sentence. If none of the word groups is a run-on, choose "None of the word groups is a run-on sentence." Why should I buy Leo a birthday present? According to Isabelle, he is not going to invite me to his party A. Why should I buy Leo a birthday present when, according to Isabelle, he is not going to invite me to his party? B. None of the word groups is a run-on sentence. C. Why should I buy Leo a birthday present, according to Isabelle, he is not going to invite me to his party. 4. The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on." A survey once asked people to identify their greatest fear, the number one answer was "public speaking A. This sentence is not a run-on. B. A survey once asked people to identify their greatest fear the number one answer was "public speaking." C. A survey once asked people to identify their greatest fear, and the number one answer was "public speaking." 5. Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a correct sentence. For the 2000 census, one in every six households received a long census form that contained thirty-eight pages. A. comma splice B. correct C. fused sentence 6. One of the following word groups may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If neither word group is a run-on, choose "Both word groups are correct." Many Super Bowl commercials are better than the game itself. They often have cutting- edge technology or clever humor. A. Both word groups are correct. B. Many Super Bowl commercials are better than the game itself, they often have cutting-edge technology or clever humor. C. Many Super Bowl commercials are better than the game itself; because they often have cutting-edge technology or clever humor. D. Many Super Bowl commercials are better than the game itself they often have cutting-edge technology or clever humor. 7. Choose the word group that is NOT a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence. A. The volcano blew ash for two days, then it erupted on day three. B. The volcano blew ash for two days; then it erupted on day three. C. The volcano blew ash for two days then, it erupted on day three. 8. Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a correct sentence. The Census Bureau explains the reasons it asks so many questions areas with larger populations need more services. A. comma splice B. correct C. fused sentence 9. The following word group may be a run-on sentence (a comma splice or a fused sentence). If it is, choose the answer that corrects the run-on. If the word group is not a run-on, choose "This sentence is not a run-on." Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition, fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. A. This sentence is not a run-on. B. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition; fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. C. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition, fans often gather at someone's home. To spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. D. Many Americans have a Super Bowl tradition fans often gather at someone's home to spend the afternoon and evening eating, drinking, and watching the game. 10. Choose the word group that is a run-on sentence: a comma splice or a fused sentence. If neither word group is a run-on, choose "Neither word group is a run-on sentence." It is becoming harder and harder for Matt to find places where his dog Acorn can expend her boundless energy, she is starting to hate her leash. Matt has always thought about living in the country, so he is starting to inquire about land for sale. A. Matt has always thought about living in the country, so he is starting to inquire about land for sale. B. It is becoming harder and harder for Matt to find places where his dog Acorn can expend her boundless energy, she is starting to hate her leash. C. Neither word group is a run-on sentence