Understanding Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence missing a subject, a verb, or both

• A complete sentence with a subject and a verb

• A sentence with correct punctuation

• A sentence with multiple independent clauses

Which conjunction is used to form a complete sentence from a subordinating clause?

• After

• Or

• But

• And

What does a participle phrase lack?

• A subject and a verb

• A noun and a verb

• A conjunction

• A punctuation mark

How can an infinitive phrase function in a sentence?

• As a conjunction

• As a punctuation mark

• As a noun, adjective, or adverb

• As a complete sentence

What is the main issue with a verb phrase?

• It contains too many verbs

• It is too long

• It lacks a subject

• It is a complete sentence

What is a common method to catch sentence fragments in your writing?

• Using a thesaurus

• Adding more words

• Reading the text backwards

• Ignoring them

What defines a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with correct punctuation

• A sentence with a single clause

• A sentence with a subject and a verb

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation

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

• Ignoring the sentence

• Adding a semicolon

• Using a conjunction

• Adding end punctuation

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with a subject and a verb

• A sentence with no punctuation

• Two independent clauses joined by a comma

• A sentence with a single clause

How can you correct a comma splice?

• By ignoring it

• By adding more commas

• By removing all punctuation

• By adding a conjunction