WorksheetsSentence Problems
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
A comma splice is . . .
A kind of lemon-lime soda
Putting two sentences together with a comma
Using commas to list a series of things
Using a comma between dependent and independent clauses
A run-on is . . .
A sentence that goes on and on and on . . .
Something you see at a cross-country meet
Putting two sentences together without punctuation or conjunctions
What happens when the new iPhone sells out in three hours
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Jojo shopped at Costco, she bought paper towels and toothpaste.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
The Vikings lost on Sunday many people are disappointed.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Mrs. Jones consumed some undercooked chicken she got sick.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
My best friend, who I have known since 2nd grade.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Garfield was hungry, he ate a dozen donuts.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Because he trained hard, Paul ran his fastest marathon.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
That ran across the street in front of a car.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Check all that are correct: How can you fix a run-on or a comma splice?
Write it as two sentences.
Make it a compound sentence using a semicolon.
Nothing. It is fine as it is.
Make it complex sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction.
Make it a compound sentence using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Elroy enjoys reading all kinds of novels, plays and poetry, his favorite is Shakespeare.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
Which sentence problem is this an example of:
Juanita excels in academics, music, and volleyball she's also very nice.
run-on
comma splice
fragment
correct sentence (not a problem, actually)
What needs to be added to this sentence?:
When we arrived at the airport we rented a car.
Nothing, It is fine as it is.
semicolon
comma
period
conjunction
What needs to be added to this sentence?:
Henrietta was sleepy she took a nap after school.
Nothing, It is fine as it is.
semicolon
comma
What needs to be added to this sentence?:
Bob earned over $150 since he worked for over 10 hours.
Nothing, It is fine as it is.
semicolon
comma
period
conjunction
