Grammar (Run-ons, Comma Splices, Parallel Structure, Subordinate

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

•  I went shopping for new shoes I couldn't find the ones I liked.

• After the concert, we went to a restaurant for dinner.

• She loves Puerto Rico, and she's planning to stay for a job.

• The weather in Ireland is unpredictable, you never know when it will rain.

How can you fix this run-on sentence? “I booked a flight to Puerto Rico it’s my favorite place to visit.”

• I booked a flight to Puerto Rico because it’s my favorite place to visit.

• I booked a flight to Puerto Rico, it’s my favorite place to visit.

• I booked a flight to Puerto Rico. Because it’s my favorite place to visit.

• I booked a flight, to Puerto Rico it’s my favorite place to visit.

Which of the following contains a comma splice?

• Puerto Rico has amazing beaches, and I love surfing there.

• I visited the Cliffs of Moher and took a lot of pictures.

• When it rains in Ireland, the sky turns a beautiful shade of grey.

• Dublin is beautiful, you should visit during the summer.

How can you fix this comma splice? “We went to the mall, we saw a great sale on shoes.”

• I went shopping, although I wanted to stay home.

• Because it rained in Puerto Rico, we decided to go hiking.

• The plane took off when the passengers were still boarding.

• She loves Spanish music she listens to it every day.

Choose the sentence with the subordinate clause placed correctly:

• Arrived at the beach, the sun was shining brightly.

• The beach when we arrived the sun was shining.

• When we arrived at the beach, the sun was shining brightly.

• The sun, when shining brightly, at the beach we arrived.

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

• While running on the beach, my shoes got filled with sand.

• I grabbed my camera, and I took photos of the sunset in Puerto Rico.

• I found a new coffee shop while walking in Old San Juan.

• After the flight, we quickly headed to the hotel to check in.

How can you fix this dangling modifier? “Running through the streets of Dublin, the wind was harsh.”

• The wind was harsh running through the streets of Dublin.

• Running through the streets of Dublin, I found the wind harsh.

• Dublin streets were windy, running through them.

• • Running harshly, Dublin streets had a strong wind.

Choose the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:

• I like hiking, swimming, and to ride bikes in Puerto Rico.

• She wants to visit Puerto Rico, to study Spanish, and exploring the rainforests.

• Traveling, to eat, and I love sightseeing.

• In my free time, I enjoy running, shopping, and watching Netflix.

Which of the following sentence needs better parallel structure?

• My favorite things about Ireland are the castles, the music, and exploring the countryside.

• We went shopping for shoes, clothes, and to eat lunch.

• I visited the museum, walked through the park, and stopped for coffee.

• I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing soccer.