Run-Ons and Sentence Errors Quiz

Identify the error in the following sentence: "Running through the park on a sunny afternoon, the flowers smelled amazing."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• "The cat jumped on the bed it scared the dog."

• "Because it was raining heavily outside."

• "After opening the jar of cookies."

• "The children laughed at the joke."

What type of sentence is this? "Hoping to win the game, the trophy was polished by the coach."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error

Choose the sentence that is a fragment.

• "Since she forgot her umbrella."

• "The car needs an oil change, it has been running poorly."

• "She went to the store after work."

• "Running quickly to catch the train, he dropped his phone."

What is the issue with this sentence? "The dog barked all night, the neighbors could not sleep."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error

Identify the problem with the sentence: "To finish the project on time, the deadline was extended."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error

Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

• "After studying for hours, the exam felt easy."

• "She likes to bake cakes and cookies."

• "I enjoy reading books during my free time."

• "The weather was warm and sunny, so we went to the beach."

What kind of error does this sentence have? "She applied for the job she was very confident about her chances."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error

Which of the following is a fragment?

• "While waiting for the bus."

• "We went to the park, and we had a picnic."

• "The sun was setting over the horizon."

• "He arrived late to the meeting."

What type of sentence is this? "Walking through the forest, the sound of birds surrounded me."

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Dangling modifier

• No error