Post-Test for Run-ons

1. 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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 1

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 2

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 3

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 4

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 5

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 6

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.

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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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 8

9. Identify the run-on that needs to be revised.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 9

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.

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Post-Test for Run-ons - Question 10