Form 8: Fixing Run-Ons with Semicolons

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Which choice uses a semicolon correctly to fix a run-on sentence?

2. MultiChoice

   When can a semicolon be used to join two clauses?

3. MultiChoice

   Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated with a semicolon.

4. MultiChoice

   How can you fix this run-on using a semicolon? 'The power went out we lit candles.'

5. MultiChoice

   Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

6. MultiChoice

   Fix this comma splice with a semicolon: 'The concert was canceled, the main singer lost her voice.'

7. MultiChoice

   Where should the semicolon go in this run-on? 'The library was quiet students were studying for final exams.'

8. MultiChoice

   Choose the best correction: 'Dogs need daily exercise cats are more independent.'

9. MultiChoice

   Which option is incorrect?

10. MultiChoice

    Fix this sentence: 'The museum was full of history we spent hours exploring.'

11. MultiChoice

    Which statement about semicolons is true?

12. MultiChoice

    Correct this run-on: 'The cake was delicious every slice was eaten.'