Each of the following is a run-on sentence. From the group of three sentences that follows, select the group of words that corrects the run-on. Submit the form using the SUBMIT APPLICATION button at the end of the exercise. Your score will be returned to you in a few seconds. Quizzes labeled "Practice Exercise" or "Additional Practice" are taken from the ancillary materials for Sentence Sense: A Writer's Guide, by Evelyn Farbman, and are used by the Guide for Grammar and Writing with the kind permission of the book's author and the publisher, Houghton Mifflin. 1. Jose Canseco is still a feared batter most pitchers don't want to face him. Jose Canseco is still a feared batter, most pitchers don't want to face him. Jose Canseco is still a feared batter. Most pitchers don't want to face him. Jose Canseco is such a feared batter. That most pitchers don't want to face him. 2. Most Red Sox fans like him they're happy to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him; they're happy to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him they're happy, to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him, they're happy to see him in the line-up. 3. They like to see him step up to bat he looks bigger than life. They like to see him step up to bat. He looks bigger than life. They like to see him step up to bat, he looks bigger than life. They like to see him, step up to bat he looks bigger than life. 4. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield for example he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example, he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield; for example he's been known to drop easy fl-balls. 5. His salary is enormous however most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous; however, most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous, however most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous, however, most fans think he's worth it. 6. He sometimes acts a bit crazy his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy, and his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy, his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy his off-the-field behavior, is often scandalous. 7. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays; he takes an interest in the community moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community, moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community; moreover, he gives tickets to sick kids. 8. Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind, Mo Vaughn, that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn, that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn. That's quite a combination! 9. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn, Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn. Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn, Canseco, is there waiting. 10. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting, therefore I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting; therefore, I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting, therefore, I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting therefore I think they should keep him. Run-On Sentences Quiz List Guide to Grammar and Writing
Quizzes labeled "Practice Exercise" or "Additional Practice" are taken from the ancillary materials for Sentence Sense: A Writer's Guide, by Evelyn Farbman, and are used by the Guide for Grammar and Writing with the kind permission of the book's author and the publisher, Houghton Mifflin.
2. Most Red Sox fans like him they're happy to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him; they're happy to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him they're happy, to see him in the line-up. Most Red Sox fans like him, they're happy to see him in the line-up.
3. They like to see him step up to bat he looks bigger than life. They like to see him step up to bat. He looks bigger than life. They like to see him step up to bat, he looks bigger than life. They like to see him, step up to bat he looks bigger than life.
4. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield for example he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example, he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield, for example he's been known to drop easy fly-balls. Canseco can be a klutz in the outfield; for example he's been known to drop easy fl-balls.
5. His salary is enormous however most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous; however, most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous, however most fans think he's worth it. His salary is enormous, however, most fans think he's worth it.
6. He sometimes acts a bit crazy his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy, and his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy, his off-the-field behavior is often scandalous. He sometimes acts a bit crazy his off-the-field behavior, is often scandalous.
7. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays; he takes an interest in the community moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community, moreover he gives tickets to sick kids. Nowadays he takes an interest in the community; moreover, he gives tickets to sick kids.
8. Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind, Mo Vaughn, that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn, that's quite a combination! Canseco bats right behind Mo Vaughn. That's quite a combination!
9. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn, Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn. Canseco is there waiting. Pitchers can't skip over Vaughn, Canseco, is there waiting.
10. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting, therefore I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting; therefore, I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting, therefore, I think they should keep him. Canseco makes the Red Sox more exciting therefore I think they should keep him.
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