. 10-Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence:
Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes, he was created in 1938.
a-Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes he was created in 1938.
b-Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes, created in 1938.
c-Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes; he was created in 1938.
d=Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes and he was created in 1938.
2. Choose the revision that corrects the following run-on sentence:
I have never travelled outside of the United States I would like to go to Spain someday.
a=I have never travelled outside of the United States but I would like to go to Spain someday.
b=I have never travelled outside of the United States I would like to go to Spain, someday.
c=I have never travelled outside of the United States, but I would like to go to Spain someday.
d=I have never travelled outside of the United States, I would like to go to Spain someday.
3. Choose the revision that corrects the following run-on sentence:
He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock and he promised to be on time.
a-He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock and, he promised to be on time.
b-He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock, he promised to be on time.
c-He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock he promised to be on time.
d-He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock, and he promised to be on time.
4.
Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence:
People are living longer, the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
a-People are living longer, the minimum age for Social Security, benefits should be increased.
b-People are living longer so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
c-People are living longer the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
d-People are living longer, so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
5. Choose the revision that corrects the run-on in the following sentence:
My computer is not connected to the Internet, I use my phone to check email.
a-My computer is not connected to the Internet; I use my phone to check email.
b-My computer is not connected to the Internet I use my phone to check email.
c-My computer is not connected to the Internet, using my phone to check email.
d-My computer is not connected to the Internet so I use my phone to check email.
6. Choose the revision that corrects the following run-on sentence:
I cannot believe how many cat videos are on the Internet it seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
a-I cannot believe how many cat videos are on the Internet. It seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
b-I cannot believe how many cat videos are on the Internet, it seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
c-I cannot believe how many cat videos are on the Internet and it seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
d-I cannot believe, how many cat videos are on the Internet it seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
7. Choose the revision that corrects the following run-on sentence:
My cousin is a model she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
a-My cousin is a model and she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
b-My cousin is a model, she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
c-My cousin is a model; she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
d-My cousin, is a model she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
8.
Which of the statements below is true about the following sentence?
Alaska was the forty-ninth state admitted to the United States, and Hawaii was the fiftieth.
a-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by deleting the word and.
b-The sentence contains a run-on. It should be corrected by replacing the comma with a period.
c-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by replacing the comma with a semicolon.
d-The sentence is correct as written.
9. Identify the run-on that needs to be revised.
a-For his birthday, Dillon wants a new phone, which I'm not sure I can afford right now.
b-Dillon wants a new phone for his birthday; I'm not sure I can afford that right now.
c-Dillon wants a new phone for his birthday, but I'm not sure I can afford that right now.
d-Dillon wants a new phone for his birthday, I'm not sure I can afford that right now.
10. Which of the statements below is true about the following sentence?
The free outdoor concert was cancelled because of rain so the entertainment committee will try to reschedule for next week.
a-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by adding a comma after cancelled.
b-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by adding a comma after so.
c-The sentence is correct as written.
d-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by adding a comma before so.
Answers
1) Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes, created in 1938.
2) I have never travelled out of the United States, I would like to go to Spain someday.
3) He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock, and he promised to be on time.
4) people are living longer so the minimum age for social security benefits should be increased.
5) my computer is not connected to the internet so I use my phone to check email
6) I cannot believe how many cat videos are there on the internet, it seems like someone sends me a new video every day.
7) my cousin is a model and she is on the latest cover of the Bride's Choice magazine.
8) the sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by deleting the word and.
9) For his birthday, Dillon wants a new phone, which I'm not sure I can afford right now.
10) The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by adding a comma after so.
Answer:
1.) c-Superman was one of the first comic book superheroes; he was created in 1938.
2.) c=I have never travelled outside of the United States, but I would like to go to Spain someday.
3.) d-He told us to meet him at 6 o'clock, and he promised to be on time.
4.) d-People are living longer, so the minimum age for Social Security benefits should be increased.
5.) a-My computer is not connected to the Internet; I use my phone to check email.
6.) a-I cannot believe how many cat videos are on the Internet. It seems like someone sends me a new one every day.
7.) c-My cousin is a model; she is on the latest cover of Bride's Choice magazine.
8.) d-The sentence is correct as written.
9.) d-Dillon wants a new phone for his birthday, I'm not sure I can afford that right now.
10.) d-The sentence is a run-on. It should be corrected by adding a comma before so.
Explanation: