Run-on sentences & fragments

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• As I stepped outside, the strong wind blew through my hair.

• I kept a headband on me, I knew it could get chilly since the sun had gently dipped below the horizon.

• After a few quick stretches, I took a few deep breaths and darted off towards the park.

• I loved night running; I somehow felt powerful silently running in the shadows.

A run-on sentence is when there are two or more complete sentences in one bigger sentence.

• True

• False

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

• Kemia gripped the cold metal bar in front of her, clenching her teeth in fear.

• Jose smirked at Kemia's terror, and was excited for the rollercoaster to take a complete 360.

• Recently, when they dared each other.

• Jose knew Kemia would plot a payback, but for now, he would enjoy it.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Vivi settled on the floor, she was ready for a nap.

• Being a puppy was hard work!

• She closed her eyes, she heard a loud sound in the basement.

• Instantly her eyes darted open, she jumped up, she was ready for the next adventure!

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• The lone hiker stood still, she listened intently for what she thought was a soft cry.

• It was time to settle for the evening, she really didn't want to search for another camping spot.

• While she knew she had to be aware and careful.

• She also knew that sometimes her mind played tricks on her, so she had to trust her surroundings more.

Which of the following is NOT a sentence?

• Desperate to see his family, Mika decided to go on a road trip across the country.

• If flying wasn't going to be an option during the pandemic, then driving was going to have to do.

• He left work a little early that day and got home, he started throwing things together in a duffel bag.

• He didn't quite know how many days he was going for, but he was ready to get out.

Which of the following is a fragment?

• Deciding to join the rap battle at the last minute.

• Sarah was nervous but also prepared.

• She had been practicing and knew this was going to be her big moment.

• At least her best friend, Alondra, was right there to cheer her on.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• The flight attendant spoke in a high-pitched shrill, making all the required on-boarding announcements.

• I was ready to fall asleep; 7 hours was just too long of a layover to not be tired.

• I scrunched up my hoodie into a tiny ball, I wedged it strategically between my head and the tiny window.

• My eyes closed and I was lost in sea of dreams.