Grammar Review

Identify the type of error:

After a long day. I enjoy taking a hot bath.

• run-on sentence

• fragment

• no error

What is the best way to correct the fragment:

While running for the train. Henry fell and broke his ankle.

• While running for the train Henry fell and broke his ankle.

• While running for the train, Henry fell and broke his ankle.

• While running for the tain; Henry fell and broke his ankle.

What is a run-on sentence?

• Two or more complete ideas without correct punctuation to separate them

• An incomplete sentence

• A sentence with too many periods

Which is the correct way to correct the following run-on sentence?

My best friend drives a Maserati I want one too.

• My best friend drives a Maserti, I want one too.

• My best friend drives a Maserati. I want one too.

The toddlers did not finish ___________ dinner last night.

• there

• they're

• their

Is the pronoun reference clear?

On the news, they said it would rain today.

• Yes, clear

• No, unclear

I cannot except your proposal.

• correct

• incorrect

Which is the sentence fragment?

Mrs. Finch, my calculus teacher, is crazy. She gives us twenty problems to solve each night. In class, she calls on students. Even if they haven't raised their hands. Worst of all, she makes you come to the board to solve the problems in front of the entire class!

• In class, she calls on students.

• She gives us twenty problems to solve each night.

• Mrs. Finch, my calculus teacher, is crazy.

• Even if they haven't raised their hands.

Is the pronoun reference clear or unclear?

Mike told John that he needed to make some money.

• clear

• unclear

Are the verb tenses consistent or inconsistent?

Last year, I really struggled in chemistry class, but now I am a science genius.

• consistent

• inconsistent