TEAS English · Practice Question

    Run-on sentences: TEAS Practice Question with Answer & Explanation

    An original TEAS 7-style english practice question, written for nursing-school applicants — with a full breakdown of every answer choice.

    Question

    Which revision correctly fixes the run-on: The test ended the students left?

    • A.The test ended, the students left.
    • B.The test ended; the students left.
      Correct
    • C.The test ended the students, left.
    • D.The test, ended the students left.

    Correct answer: B. A semicolon correctly separates the two related independent clauses.

    Why B is correct

    A semicolon correctly separates the two related independent clauses.

    TEAS skill review

    This question tests run-on sentences, a concept that can appear in the TEAS english section. Read the prompt carefully, identify the rule or evidence being tested, and eliminate options that do not directly satisfy it.

    Why the other choices are incorrect

    The remaining choices conflict with the relevant fact, calculation, language convention, or passage evidence. Check every option against the exact wording of the question rather than choosing an answer that is only generally related to the topic.

    Quick study tip: Fix run-ons with a period, semicolon, or comma plus coordinating conjunction.

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