Question

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This policy began in the 1970s. The population of China was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

This policy began in the 1970s; the population of China was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

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

This policy began in the 1970s; The population of China was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

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 is correctly punctuated and capitalized?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Which of the following is correctly punctuated and capitalized?

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

1. The correct answers are Options 1 and 2.

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

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

2. The correct answers are Options 1 and 2.

This policy began in the 1970s. The population of China was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

This policy began in the 1970s; the population of China was increasing at a rate that was not sustainable.

3. The correct answer is Option 1.

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.

4. The correct answer is Option 3.

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