Quiz on Sentence Errors Cruda

1. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence. 

• A. Probably two to three hours, depending on how hard the task is.

• B. The test seemed impossible, but I managed to make an A.

• C. We went shopping this past weekend.

• D. He wanted the blue one.

2. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. When you use the conjunctions and, for, nor, but, or, for, or, yet, so.

• B. They promised to be there in time for the reception, but I expect they will be late.

• C. There were four in our group.

• D. Let's meet at Lucy's house, and remember to bring the soft drinks and popcorn.

3. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence. (*Tip: Semi-colon needed to join some sentences.)

• A. Mr. Smith, along with all of his students, took his place in the auditorium.

• B. The girls arrived late and left early; they only intended to make a brief

  appearance.

• C. It is important to spend time studying, however, rest and recreation are also

  important.

• D. The prosecution presented its case so well that it would be a surprise for the jury

  to return a verdict of not guilty.

4. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. This position requires speaking, writing, and supervising skills.

• B. The conversation took place in her office, which was cluttered with papers and

  books.

• C. The activity is brisk in the living room and in the kitchen while people are

  searching for a place to sit.

• D. This is not what I requested the color is too dark, and it's the wrong size.

5. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. After searching through a binder of old homework assignments, he

  finally found the notes he then began his intense study

  marathon.

• B. The student entered the professor's office cautiously, and he wondered if the

  professor

  could have any understanding of the stress students face.

• C. Then she would be calm.

• D. She looked at the cat again, who had been watching her, and the bird, which was

  chirping outside the window.

6. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. He took the elevator up to the ninth floor; he was just in time for his appointment.

• B. She waited a minute before dialing the phone, still wondering if she was making

  the right decision.

• C. The child's mother looked at him disapprovingly; he was wet, and his new clothes

  were covered in mud.

• D. Because there was a policy that only students of the school could check out books

  from the library.

7. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. Jane watched for a moment, and then went back to work.

• B. The teacher, having prepared the class for their exam.

• C. She stood up and put on her jacket and hat.

• D. Mary, sitting on the edge of her chair, watched to see the champion baton twirler's

  fire and knife performance.

8. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence. 

• A. He looked old; his hair and beard were gray.

• B. Because the only one in the room was an old gentleman with a fragile

  hand placed on each knee, whose eyes were closed as if he were asleep .

• C. Next to the young girl was the boy, still sleeping in the chair, and next to him was

  an older man, constantly watching the clock.

• D. I like the way Judge Smith runs the courtroom; she has no trouble keeping order.

9. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. His teaching position paid well; nevertheless, his graduate school tuition was a

  great financial strain.

• B. Please don't ask me to read I didn't bring my glasses.

• C. We sang until midnight.

• D. She had the correct answer.

10. Select the sentence from each group that is a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.

• A. Not wanting to appear overly ambitious.

• B. Learning to play a musical instrument takes a great deal of time and patience.

• C. All of the books on the list appealed to him, but he knew he would only have time

  to read two during the trip.

• D. This is an important presentation for anyone interested in the field.