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Clauses, fragments, and run-ons

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When I don't eat food.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

2.

Before breakfast, when the sun is rising in the East and the air is cool and misty.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

3.

If you really think about it.

a)

Independent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

4.

Under the sea.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

5.

Ate fourteen cupcakes.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

6.

Tiny clay horses.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

7.

Grilled hotdogs are a perfect summer treat.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

8.

After I go to the store, I wash my hands vigorously.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

9.

All cake is great the best flavor, in my opinion, is chocolate.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

10.

Whenever I go swimming, water goes up my nose that's why I have to plug it.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Fragment

11.

I walk my dog in the afternoon.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Fragment

d)

Independent clause

12.

I would rather eat sushi than mashed potatoes.

a)

Dependent clause

b)

Run-on

c)

Fragment

d)

Independent clause

13.

Select all that apply.

An independent clause...

a)

Contains a subject.

b)

Contains a verb.

c)

Expresses a complete thought.

d)

Can stand alone as a sentence.

e)

Is a fragment.

14.

Select all that apply.

A dependent clause...

a)

Contains a subject.

b)

Contains a verb.

c)

Expresses a complete thought.

d)

Can stand alone as a sentence.

e)

Is a fragment.

15.

Select all that apply.

A run-on...

a)

always has two or more independent clauses.

b)

always has two or more dependent clauses.

c)

has clauses that are joined together by a semicolon.

d)

has clauses that are separated by a comma and a conjunction.

16.

Which of the following appropriately transforms the following run-on into a proper sentence?

"Claude’s claws are very sharp be careful when you hold him."

a)

Claude’s claws are very sharp, be careful when you hold him.

b)

Claude’s claws are very sharp, so be careful when you hold him.

c)

Claude’s claws are very sharp; be careful when you hold him.

d)

Fine as is.

17.

Jump on the trampoline for 30 minutes!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

18.

Clean this filthy room!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

19.

Eat!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Sentence

d)

Dependent clause

20.

Which of the following are dependent clauses?

a)

In the sunny afternoon.

b)

Whenever my sister laughs.

c)

If you put toilet paper in the microwave.

d)

Between the couch cushions.

e)

I like to eat butternut squash.