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   Directions: Each of the following items contains a comma splice or a run-on. Determine which of the sentences that follow each example use conjunctions to correct the run-on or comma splice. Be sure to determine whether the sentences are punctuated correctly.

1.  China’s one-child policy has increased economic growth, it has come at a heavy price.

Which of the following correctly use conjunctions and punctuation? Check all that apply.

 

A)  China’s one-child policy has increased economic growth, but it has come at a heavy price.

B)  China’s one-child policy has increased economic growth it has come at a heavy price.

C) Although it has come at a heavy price, China’s one-child policy has increased economic growth.

D) China’s one-child policy has increased economic growth yet it has come at a heavy price.

 

2 . This policy began in the 1970s, China’s population was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

Which of the following correctly use conjunctions and punctuation? Check all that apply.

 

A) This policy began in the 1970s for China’s population was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

B)  This policy began in the 1970s China’s population was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

C)  This policy began in the 1970s when China’s population was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

D)  This policy began in the 1970s because China’s population was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

 

 3.  China’s government promised to end the policy in 2010, the unemployment problem and food scarcity crisis were predicted to be over by this time.

Which of the following correctly use conjunctions and punctuation? Check all that apply.

 

A) China’s government promised to end the policy in 2010 when the unemployment problem and food scarcity crisis were predicted to be over.

B) China’s government promised to end the policy in 2010 the unemployment problem and food scarcity crisis were predicted to be over by this time.

C) China’s government promised to end the policy in 2010, for the unemployment problem and food scarcity crisis were predicted to be over by this time.

D)  China’s government promised to end the policy in 2010 because the unemployment problem and food scarcity crisis were predicted to be over by this time.

 

4.   The policy has limited each family to one child Chinese parents have been able to save money on childcare.

Which of the following correctly use conjunctions and punctuation? Check all that apply.

 

A) Since the policy has limited each family to one child, Chinese parents have been able to save money on childcare.

B) The policy has limited each family to one child, Chinese parents have been able to save money on childcare.

C) The policy has limited each family to one child, so Chinese parents have been able to save money on childcare.

D) Because the policy has limited each family to one child, Chinese parents have been able to save money on childcare.

 

5.   Which of the following are correctly punctuated and capitalized? Check all that apply.

 

A) Many Chinese now have fewer children and more disposable income; they are becoming more open to dogs as pets.

B)  Many Chinese now have fewer children and more disposable income they are becoming more open to dogs as pets.

C) Many Chinese now have fewer children and more disposable income. They are becoming more open to dogs as pets.

D) Many Chinese now have fewer children and more disposable income. they are becoming more open to dogs as pets.

 

6.  China’s communist government used to ban pet dogs, they were considered a sign of capitalistic values.

Which of the following are correctly punctuated and capitalized? Check all that apply.

 

A) China’s communist government used to ban pet dogs they were considered a sign of capitalistic values.

B) China’s communist government used to ban pet dogs. they were considered a sign of capitalistic values.

C) China’s communist government used to ban pet dogs; they were considered a sign of capitalistic values.

D) China’s communist government used to ban pet dogs. They were considered a sign of capitalistic values.

 

7.  Some Chinese resist the idea of dogs as pets many others now spend a great deal of money each year on their pooches.

Which of the following is correctly punctuated and capitalized?

 

A) Some Chinese resist the idea of dogs as pets. many others now spend a great deal of money each year on their pooches.

B) Some Chinese resist the idea of dogs as pets, many others now spend a great deal of money each year on their pooches.

C) Some Chinese resist the idea of dogs as pets; many others now spend a great deal of money each year on their pooches.

D) Some Chinese resist the idea of dogs as pets many others; now spend a great deal of money each year on their pooches.

 

8.  Beijing now boasts more than 300 shops for odd pet-care products there is a growing number of doggie beauty salons as well.

Which of the following is correctly punctuated and capitalized?

 

A) Beijing now boasts more than 300 shops for odd pet-care products, there is a growing number of doggie beauty salons as well.

B) Beijing now boasts more than 300 shops for odd pet-care products. there is a growing number of doggie beauty salons as well.

C) Beijing now boasts more than 300 shops for odd pet-care products there is a growing number of; doggie beauty salons as well.

D) Beijing now boasts more than 300 shops for odd pet-care products; there is a growing number of doggie beauty salons as well.

 

9.   Directions: Read the following paragraphs, and use the dropdown menu following each sentence to identify that sentence. Select “RO” if it is a run-on, “CS” if it contains a comma splice, or “C” if the sentence is correct. Then answer the questions that follow.

 

Beauty and Success

 

(1) The benefits to being good-looking might go further than getting a date they can also affect career success_____    . (2) Good-looking people have better career prospects because employers assume they are more talented, more honest, and more intelligent than their plain or unattractive competition _____   . (3) Attractive people are also more likely to get promoted, they also start at a higher salary______    . (4) For this reason, many job candidates in Europe and in Israel put their headshots into the top corner of their résumés, they also attach their pictures to their application materials_____    . (5) Although the content of their résumés was identical, attractive men who attached their pictures had almost double the chance of an interview    .

 

(6) An attractive face also has advantages in the political arena__    . (7) For example, Dilma Rousseff wanted to be the first female president in Brazil, she needed a makeover to win votes _____   . (8) Rousseff had her teeth whitened Brazil’s top hairstylist Celso Kamura changed her helmet-like do into a modern look ______   . (9) In addition, Rousseff switched her glasses for contact lenses, she even had wrinkles removed________    . (10) Rousseff enjoyed higher ratings in election polls, for she looked more attractive and healthier to voters________    .

 

 

 

 

10.  Which of the following sentences offers a correction to sentence 1? Check all that apply.

 

The benefits to being good-looking might go further than getting a date. They can also affect career success.

The benefits to being good-looking might go further than getting a date, they can also affect career success.

This sentence is correct, so no changes are necessary.

 

11. The benefits to being good-looking might go further than getting a date; they can also affect career success.

Which of the following is one way to correct sentence 3?

 

Add a comma.

Use a coordinating conjunction, such as and.

This sentence is correct.

 

12.  Which of the following corrects sentence 9?

 

In addition, Rousseff switched her glasses for contact lenses, and she even had wrinkles removed.

This sentence is correct.

In addition, Rousseff switched her glasses for contact lenses she even had wrinkles removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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