Typical Questions
- "Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?"
How to Approach
- Choose punctuation that breaks up a run-on or confusing structure
- Fix a run-on by inserting punctuation or conjunctions
- Surface grammar is the main issue
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Adding a conjunction or punctuation that doesn't solve the problem
- Ask: "Does this break it into clear, standalone thoughts?"
Signal Clues
- Long clause, short clause with no punctuation; clauses mashed without punctuation: classic run-on