Sentence Structure Quiz

What is a sentence?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• A group of words that is missing a subject

• A group of words that is missing a verb

• A group of words that is missing a complete thought

Which of the following is an example of a fragment?

• I've been scanning the menu

• Such as rice and beans

• The bookstore hosted an event for writers

• Gentle, refreshing breezes at sunrise

How can you fix a fragment?

• Add a subject

• Add a predicate

• Complete the thought

• All of the above

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that is missing a subject

• A sentence that is missing a verb

• A sentence that is missing a complete thought

• A sentence that joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation

How can you join two independent clauses in a sentence?

• With a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• With a semicolon

• With a period

• All of the above

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• However

• Refreshing

• Scanning

What should you do if you have several independent clauses in a sentence?

• Join them with a comma and a coordinating conjunction

• Join them with a semicolon

• Break them apart into separate sentences

• All of the above

How can you make your sentences clear and concise?

• Avoid using too many clauses in one sentence

• Use simple and direct language

• Break long sentences into shorter ones

• All of the above

What should you check in your writing to ensure there are no fragments or run-on sentences?

• Subject and predicate

• Complete thought

• Proper punctuation

• All of the above

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Grade 3 students

• High school students

• College students

• Adults