Quiz on Fragments and Run-Ons

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence

• An incomplete sentence

• A type of punctuation

• A dependent clause

Which of the following is a subordinator?

• Although

• But

• So

• And

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with no subject

• A sentence that joins two independent clauses incorrectly

• A sentence that is too long

• A sentence that uses too many commas

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

• I went to the store, I bought milk.

• They are playing soccer.

• He is running fast.

• She likes to read.

What is an independent clause?

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that has a subject and a verb

• A clause that is always a fragment

• A clause that is always a run-on

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

• He finished his homework.

• She enjoys painting.

• While I was walking.

• The dog barked loudly.

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• By adding a noun

• By adding a fragment

• By adding a comma

• By adding a period

Which of the following is NOT a method to fix a run-on sentence?

• Using a subordinator

• Using a coordinator

• Using a semicolon

• Using a fragment

What does the acronym FANBOYS represent?

• A list of subordinators

• A list of coordinators

• A list of fragments

• A list of independent clauses

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• I like to swim I like to run.

• I like to swim; I like to run.

• I like to swim, but I like to run.

• I like to swim, I like to run.