Sentence Error Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• Running late for the bus.

• She loves to read books and watch movies.

• He studied for the exam all night.

What is a fused run-on sentence?

• A sentence that is missing a subject or a verb.

• A sentence that is too short and lacks meaning.

• A sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that is difficult to understand.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

• I enjoy playing tennis, it keeps me active.

• She went to the store and bought some milk.

• He likes to swim, and she likes to hike.

• The dog barked loudly, scaring the cat.

How can you correct a sentence fragment?

• By adding a subject or a verb.

• By removing unnecessary words.

• By combining two independent clauses with a comma.

• By using proper punctuation and conjunctions.

What is the best way to avoid run-on sentences?

• By using complex sentence structures.

• By using short and simple sentences.

• By using proper punctuation and conjunctions.

• By avoiding the use of conjunctions.

Which of the following is NOT a sentence fragment?

• Walking in the park.

• The cat jumped over the fence.

• After finishing his homework.

• Playing video games all day.

What is the correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

• By adding a comma.

• By removing unnecessary words.

• By separating the independent clauses with a period or a semicolon.

• By using a coordinating conjunction.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

• I enjoy reading books, they help me relax.

• She went to the store and bought some apples.

• He likes to play soccer, and she likes to dance.

• The sun was shining brightly, so we went for a walk.

How can you avoid run-on sentences?

• By using short and simple sentences.

• By using proper punctuation and conjunctions.

• By removing unnecessary words.

• By avoiding the use of coordinating conjunctions.

What is the correct way to fix a comma splice?

• By adding a comma.

• By removing unnecessary words.

• By separating the independent clauses with a period or a semicolon.

• By using a subordinating conjunction.