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."
Matt has discovered that walking his dog Acorn in the park is a
wonderful way to meet people. Most dog owners are happy to chat the
dogs are great conversation starters.
Selected Answer: Most dog owners are happy to chat the dogs are
great conversation starters.

• Question 13
2 out of 2 points

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."
According to one study, doctors' poor penmanship results in thousands
of deaths each year these deaths should be avoidable.
Selected Answer: According to one study, doctors' poor penmanship
results in thousands of deaths each year. These deaths should be
avoidable.

• Question 14
2 out of 2 points
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."
Some parks have off-leash areas these are places where dogs can play
without being on a leash. Acorn runs around with the other dogs, and
Matt can have long conversations with his friends.
Selected Answer: Some parks have off-leash areas these are places
where dogs can play without being on a leash.

• Question 15
2 out of 2 points

Choose the word group that is NOT a run-on sentence (a comma splice
or a fused sentence).
Selected Answer: The college decided to ban smoking, so many of
the students are upset.

• Question 16
2 out of 2 points

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."
Females make up the majority of daytime soap opera viewers, prime-
time soaps such as The O.C. have attracted a huge following of both
male and female teenagers.
Selected Answer: Although females make up the majority of
daytime soap opera viewers, prime-time soaps such as The O.C. have
attracted a huge following of both male and female teenagers.

• Question 17
2 out of 2 points

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."
Our national capital is named for George Washington, many American
colleges and towns bear his name.
Selected Answer: Our national capital is named for George
Washington, and many American colleges and towns bear his name.

• Question 18
2 out of 2 points

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."
No football fan misses the Super Bowl; in addition, many people with
little interest in football also turn on their televisions.
Selected Answer: This sentence is not a run-on.

• Question 19
2 out of 2 points

Choose the word group that is NOT a run-on sentence (a comma splice
or a fused sentence).
Selected Answer: After Jesse's cat scratched Brutus the dog, Brutus
attacked the cat.

• Question 20
2 out of 2 points

Indicate whether the following is a comma splice, a fused sentence, or a

correct sentence.
The census short form asks for the number of people living in the
household.
Selected Answer: correct

• Question 21
0 out of 2 points

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."
The Super Bowl is famous for its commercials many advertisers
introduce new product campaigns during the game.
Selected Answer: The Super Bowl is famous for its commercials
that many advertisers introduce new product campaigns during the
game.

• Question 22
2 out of 2 points

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."
The problem of doctors' terrible penmanship may seem comical, but it
can cause serious problems.
Selected Answer: This sentence is not a run-on.

• Question 23
2 out of 2 points