Quiz on Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices, and Sentence Fragments

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• The cat sat on the mat, the dog barked at the mailman.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

• I like to eat pizza, I also like to eat burgers.

• I went to the store I bought some milk.

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

• I went to the store, and then I bought some milk.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

• I went to the store. I bought some milk.

• I went to the store, I bought some milk.

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

• Running through the park

• Running through the park.

• I went to the store

• She is a doctor

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Sleeping cat.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The cat is awake.

• Cat.

Identify the run-on sentence:

• The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly and the cat ran away.

• The answer is: The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

• The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.

Identify the comma splice:

• Option D

• Option C

• Option B

• Option A

Identify the sentence fragment:

• The answer should be a complete sentence.

• The answer should be in the same language as the question unless required by the question.

• A sentence fragment is a complete sentence that is missing punctuation.

• A sentence fragment is a group of words that is missing a subject or a verb.

Identify the complete sentence:

• In the morning, I like to drink coffee.

• Identify the complete sentence

• The answer should be in the same language as the question unless required by the question.

• The answer is yes.

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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

• She loves to swim, she goes to the pool every day.

• I went to the store, I bought some clothes.

• He studied all night, he passed the exam.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.