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Complete Sentences, Run-Ons, Comma Splices, Fragments

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify each group of words:


When we were on the bus.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

2.

Identify each group of words:


The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

3.

Identify each group of words:


We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

4.

Identify each group of words:


Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

5.

Identify each group of words:


The highwire is my favorite the little dogs are a close second.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

6.

Identify each group of words:


Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

7.

Identify each group of words:


Abby wants to learn to snowboard, however, she is nervous.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

8.

Identify each group of words:


Abby, the professional snowboarder from Michigan.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

9.
Which option is not a sentence?
a)
He laughed uncontrollably.
b)
Rolled along the sidewalk.
c)
She loved running at night.
d)
Her dog barked and cried.
10.
Successful academic essays use language that is clear, concise, and grammatically correct unsuccessful academic essays are unclear, wordy, and grammatically incorrect. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
11.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
12.
Fix this:
If you have a personal electronic device, please turn it off you don't want to get in trouble with administration.
a)
off, because you
b)
off, you
c)
NO change needed
d)
off. You
13.
Mark searched the nearly empty refrigerator for a midnight snack his only choices were curdled milk, stale pizza, and grape jelly.
a)
snack, his
b)
snack, but his
c)
snack, so his
d)
No change needed
14.
During her Bahamas vacation, Sandra spent every dime shopping, dancing, swimming, and sightseeing, she doesn't care that her rent will be late, or that she will have to eat macaroni and cheese for a week.
a)
sightseeing she
b)
sightseeing, nevertheless, she
c)
sightseeing. She
d)
No change needed
15.
FIX:
After the explosion ended. We all were shaking in our boots and feeling very scared.
a)
ended, we
b)
NO change needed
c)
ended we
d)
DO NOT PICK
16.
Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
17.
In the humanities disciplines, scholars mostly use a deductive structure and a thesis statement. While in the social sciences or science disciplines, scholars prefer to use an inductive structure and a hypothesis.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
18.
In “Simplicity,” William Zinsser argues that cluttered writing is bad writing, however it can be fixed by eliminating all unnecessary or unclear words.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
19.
Expository essays accurately summarize the existing knowledge on a topic, argumentative essays summarize the existing knowledge and make an argument about the topic.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
20.
Drew Hayden Taylor’s critique of Stephen Harper’s apology. Argued that it is insufficient to the task. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
21.
Richard Wagamese is an Ojibway First Nations’ poet, novelist, and journalist in “Returning to Harmony,” he critiques Canada’s residential school system.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
22.
Revision is essential to good writing, consequently it is important to develop a revision process that works. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
23.
It is important to revise essays at the following levels. Content, structure, and editing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
24.
Rosemarie Garland-Thomson considers the way in which personal narratives can be used to effect change, specifically she considers how they can change the way we see people with disabilities. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
25.
Although the reading material assigned in academia will cover many genres. The most important genre to master is academic writing. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
26.
Undoubtedly, humans have an obligation to care for animals, the nature of these obligations vary and should not be mistaken for rights.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
27.
When Regan argues that it is wrong to use animals as our resources, he is targeting animal agriculture, hunting, and experimentation. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
28.
Democracy is a word that is difficult to define as in practical terms it can mean many things. From liberty and equality to dictatorial control and manipulation. 
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
29.
Pam and her dog, Spike.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
30.

We had to run inside the shelter when it started to rain.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment (missing a subject)

d)

fragment (missing a predicate)

31.
Ben was hungry he decided to eat an apple.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (misisng a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
32.
Jennifer brought cupcakes to school for her birthday.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
33.
Went to the mall to get a new pair of soccer cleats.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
34.
Thanksgiving Break is in 12 school days I can't wait!
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
35.
Three fish and a turtle.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (misisng a predicate)
36.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
37.
After ten hours of hiking up the mountain, Casey and Troy were exhausted.
a)
complete sentence
b)
fragment
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (misisng a predicate)
38.
I like cheese pizza my dad prefers pepperoni pizza.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
39.
My favorite movie of all time.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
40.
Lexi broke her arm she fell when she jumped off the swing.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
41.
I really want a cat but my mom is allergic to cats so she says that we can have a fish but I don't want a fish I want a cat.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
42.
Was sad that only three people could come to his birthday party.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
43.
Landon plans to be a doctor someday.
a)
complete sentence
b)
run-on
c)
fragment (missing a subject)
d)
fragment (missing a predicate)
44.
Do the items in blue need to be corrected?  If so, choose the correct answer. 
We wanted to go fishing, after we finished our chores.  
a)
fishing. After
b)
fishing; after
c)
fishing after
d)
NO CHANGE
45.
Do the items in blue need to be corrected?  If so, choose the correct answer. 
Because it was sunny outside, they decided to go for a walk. 
a)
outside; they
b)
outside they
c)
outside. They
d)
NO CHANGE 
46.
Do the items in blue need to be corrected?  If so, choose the correct answer. 
They like to visit the mall; which has some great stores. 
a)
mall, which
b)
mall: which
c)
mall which
d)
NO CHANGE
47.
Do the items in blue need to be corrected?  If so, choose the correct answer. 
Before she gave me the answer. I knew what she was going to say.  
a)
answer, I
b)
answer; I
c)
answer-I
d)
NO CHANGE
48.
Separate the TWO sentences or combine them correctly: 
I don't know where I put my homework my mom made me clean my binder last night.  
a)
homework, my mom
b)
homework; and my mom
c)
homework because my mom
d)
NO CHANGE 
49.

Separate the TWO sentences or combine them correctly:

English is my favorite subject but I hate writing essays.

a)

subject; but

b)

subject, but

c)

NO CHANGE

50.
Separate the TWO sentences or combine them correctly: 
When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he found four cavities.  
a)
him. When
b)
him and when
c)
him, when
d)
NO CHANGE 
51.
Separate the TWO sentences or combine them correctly: 
He was a wolf in sheep's clothing, he became the mayor. 
a)
clothing he
b)
clothing, and he
c)
clothing and he
d)
NO CHANGE 
52.
Separate the TWO sentences or combine them correctly: 
There is not much difference between the decision to enter politics and the decision to jump into a pit of rattlesnakes in fact you might find a friendlier environment in the snake pit.  
a)
rattlesnakes.  In fact,
b)
rattlesnakes, in fact,
c)
rattlesnakes, in fact
d)
NO CHANGE 
53.
Do the items in blue need to be corrected?  If so, choose the correct answer.

Although I am excited about tomorrow being Friday. I have a test in Math. 
a)
Friday, I
b)
Friday; I
c)
Friday- I
d)
NO CHANGE
54.

A _______ occurs when two or more complete sentences are jammed together without appropriate punctuation.

a)

Run-on

b)

Fragment

c)

Complete sentence

d)

comma splice

55.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject, predicate, or complete thought. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
d)
comma splice
56.

A _______ paired with a ______________ ___________ is one way to correct a run-on sentence.

a)

Comma, coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

b)

Period, conjunction

c)

Period, semi-colon

d)

Semicolon, comma

57.
Pop stars tend to be very snobby, this egotism is off-putting.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
58.
Susan ducked down when she saw Mr. Hayden walk into Tito’s Taco Palace, unfortunately, a burrito wasn't big enough to hide behind, so poor Susan had to explain why she had missed his class again.
a)
Palace unfortunately,
b)
Palace, and unfortunately
c)
Palace. Unfortunately,
d)
Make no change
59.

Sherian refuses to let her kids have a puppy, she is convinced that dogs are just big germs and refuses to follow one around with a sponge and bottle of bleach.

a)

puppy she

b)

puppy, but she

c)

puppy, because she

d)

NO change needed

60.
What is this sentence categorized as?
While Mr.Neumeyer graded all of the papers at a rate of one paper per hour.
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Comma splice
d)
Fragment & Run-on
61.

Fix:

Carrie was grounded for a week when she was finally finished her punishment, she was able to see her friends again.

a)

week. When

b)

week because

c)

week and

62.

Fix:

The dog wouldn't stop barking, and the baby woke up her mother was furious.

a)

up. Her

b)

Make no change

63.

What is a run-on missing?

a)

a period

b)

a comma

64.

My brother loves sports he plays all the time.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

65.

I want fruit salad with my lunch please.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

66.

We saw five baby chicks in the nest.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

67.

Picked some flowers for Grandma.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

68.

Let's go feed the ducks in the pond.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

69.

Frogs croaking in the pond.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

70.

Orange jelly beans are my favorite mom likes the pink ones.

a)

Complete

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-On

71.

Bob deserved to live, he was a great father figure to Will and Jonathan.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

72.

Will is stuck in the Upside Down he has a bunch of demogorgons tailing him.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

73.

Archie and Jughead are best friends they grew up together in Riverdale.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

74.

The Riverdale gang solved the mystery of Jason Blossom’s murder.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

75.

D.J. is struggling to cope with the demands of raising three boys she is holding down a full-time job as a veterinarian.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

76.

When Jackson is caught purposefully causing the fire alarm to go off and Ramona is caught escaping, both are suspended from school for three days.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

77.

Hanna and Mona shoplifted sunglasses, they did not get caught.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

78.

Emily finished in first place at her swim meet she practised really hard.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

79.

Will got into a fight his mom sent him to live with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

80.

Uncle Phil doesn’t like when Carlton dances, Will makes fun of Carlton’s dance moves.

a)

Run-on Sentence

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Complete Sentence

81.

People tend to think that video games are a boy thing, ninety-four percent of teenage girls play video games.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

82.

Video games make up a $100 billion global industry and nearly two-thirds of American homes have household members who play video games regularly.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

83.

6 in 10 American adults think most people who play video games are men, however, 48% of video gamers are women.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

84.

Atari is a Japanese word; it actually means success.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

85.

Children play video games in groups, they often take turns leading and following

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct

86.

I love video games and I would like to make one someday.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

87.

Unless you monitor your time playing video games. They can negatively affect your vision.

a)

Run-on

b)

Comma Splice

c)

Fragment

d)

Correct Sentence

88.
Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.
a)
No Change 
b)
life, she
c)
life; she
d)
life, yet
89.
The airport is about to shut down because of the snow and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go on to Boston.
a)
No Change
b)
snow, and
c)
snow; and
d)
snow. And
90.
The show begins at 7:30 make sure you're there before 7:15.
a)
No Change 
b)
7:30, make
c)
7:30. Make
d)
7:30, but
91.
Marcellino always knew his way around the woods this is something we could always depend on when camping.
a)
No Change
b)
woods; this
c)
woods, this
d)
woods, but
92.
Having prepared himself well for the realtor exams and having exhausted everyone in the family with his requests that someone help him with the true-and-false drills, Max was ready to take on test.
a)
No change 
b)
drills; Max
c)
drills. Max
d)
drills, but
93.
Jeffrey, who had never been a particularly good student in high school, knew he was ready to take on the greatest challenge of his life.
a)
No Change
b)
school. Knew
c)
school; knew
d)
school, and knew
94.
Throughout history money and religion were closely linked there was little distinction between government and religion.
a)
No Change
b)
linked because there was
c)
linked because there were
d)
linked, there was
95.
The head of state and the religious leader were often the same person all power rested in one ruler.
a)
No Change
b)
person, all
c)
person; and all
d)
person, and
96.
The results of the study were inconclusive, therefore more research needs to be done on the topic.
a)
No Change
b)
inconclusive, but therefore
c)
inconclusive; therefore, 
d)
inconclusive, therefore, 
97.
Refer to the section in red:
Although I am apprehensive about the test. I am going for it.
a)
No Change
b)
about the test; I am
c)
about the test, I am
d)
about the test, but I am
98.

Refer to the section in red:

We wanted to do some relaxing. After the test.

a)

No Change

b)

relaxing after

c)

relaxing; after

99.
Refer to the section in red:
Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park.
a)
No change
b)
gorgeous, day they
c)
gorgeous day, they
d)
gorgeous day.  They
100.
Refer to the section in red:
When I got there, I had to wait forever to see him when he finally examined my teeth, he
  found four cavities.
a)
No change
b)
him. When
c)
him, when
d)
him and when
101.
She was born in 1945 she grew up in Maine.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
102.
Took long walks along the shore.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
103.
After moving from place to place.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
104.
She studied biology it interested her.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
105.
One of her most trusted friends.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
106.
She went to Africa she made a huge discovery.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
107.
The scientist wrote a book it was very popular.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
108.
Made a movie about her adventures.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
109.
Winning all sorts of prizes and awards.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
110.
Now she lives in Iowa her family is nearby.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on sentence
111.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Lary is a bad babysitter he lets the kids do whatever they want to.
b)
Lary is a bad babysitter, he lets the kids do whatever they want to.
c)
Lary is a bad babysitter; he lets the kids do whatever they want to.
112.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The cat slept in the windowsill it was warm.
b)
The cat slept in the windowsill; it was warm.
c)
The cat slept; in the windowsill it was warm.
113.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The air in the library was stale, moreover, the lightning was poor.
b)
The air in the library was stale moreover; the lighting was poor.
c)
The air in the library was stale; moreover, the lighting was poor.
114.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
b)
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
c)
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
115.
A ________ occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
116.
An easy way to fix a run-on is to split the sentence into smaller sentences using a ________.
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Question Mark
117.
Inserting a ________ between independent clauses creates a grammatically correct sentence. 
a)
Period
b)
Comma
c)
Semicolon
d)
Colon
118.
I like swimming, and I enjoy running. 
This sentence is a: 
a)
Run-on
b)
Fragment
c)
Complete sentence
119.
It was hot outside I was about to pass out
This sentence is an example of a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run on
c)
Complete sentence
120.
Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night. 
This sentence is a:
a)
Fragment
b)
Run-on
c)
Complete sentence
121.

What is a fragment?

a)

A group of words in alphabetical order

b)

Two complete sentences that are joined together incorrectly

c)

A group of words that is missing a subject or a verb or a complete thought

122.

What is a comma splice?

a)

When commas are used correctly in a sentence

b)

Commas that are used to separate items in a series

c)

When two independent clauses are joined together by only a comma

123.

Stephen signed up for the team because he thought it would be a good way to spend his time.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

124.

She loves to watch television, "Spongebob" is her favorite show.

a)

fragment

b)

comma splice

c)

complete sentence

125.
Where does the comma splice error occur?
A child who feels secure at home will develop a positive character, for example, a child who is loved at home will do better in school, both academically and socially.
a)
character, for
b)
example, a
c)
school, both
d)
academically and
126.
Where does the comma splice error occur?
In today’s modern industrialized world, we can have a wonderful material life, money can seem to buy everything we want, but our heart still lacks something.
a)
world, we
b)
life, money
c)
want, but
d)
but our
127.
Which of the following is a comma splice?
a)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable, people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
b)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
c)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable; people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
d)
The scene was horrible and unbelievable, for the people screamed, cried, and were helpless. 
128.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow; the driving was dangerous.
b)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow the driving was dangerous.
c)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow, the driving was dangerous.
d)
Because the street was covered with large amounts of snow, and the driving was dangerous.
129.

Mrs. Britton was grading papers at her desk while her students were slaving over their in-class essays and online assignments.

a)

desk, while her

b)

Make no change

c)

desk. While

d)

desk, and while

130.

to see a movie

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

131.

was helping me prepare the birthday dinner

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

132.

Your cousins

a)

missing a subject

b)

missing a verb

c)

missing a complete thought

133.

after twenty minutes

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

c)

missing complete thought

134.

before going to their seats

a)

missing subject

b)

missing verb

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The concert at Tingley Coliseum

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skated with him for the rest of the party

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because she's my best friend

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that I should try out for the team

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Neil Armstrong who is a famous astronaut

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are unpacking the boxes for the play

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may have to work in the evening and on weekends

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in the morning

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143.

the manager at the Starbucks on West Jefferson

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had proposed a new date for the launch of the business

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wear purple and gold on Thursday

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to destroy it

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through the garden and across the pond

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148.

stated his opinion

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when I listened to her

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150.

twirling on the dance floor

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