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Sentence Errors

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A run-on sentence is two independent clauses combined incorrectly.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A comma splice is an error that happens when two independent clauses are combined with only a comma.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

A dependent clause on its own is an example of a sentence fragment.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

A sentence that is missing a subject and/or verb is an example of a sentence fragment.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

I went to Italy last year, it was a great trip.

a)

Run-on sentence

b)

Comma splice

c)

Sentence fragment

d)

No error

7.

Because it was too late when you called.

a)

Run-on sentence

b)

Comma splice

c)

Sentence fragment

d)

No error

8.

Since you finished your work early, you can take a break.

a)

Run-on sentence

b)

Comma splice

c)

Sentence fragment

d)

No error

9.

Text messaging is a good way to keep in touch it is also a good way to practice English.

a)

Run-on sentence

b)

Comma splice

c)

Sentence fragment

d)

No error

10.

Decide whether or not this sentence is grammatically correct:

This product will make people beauty.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Decide wether or not the sentence is grammatically correct.

If you would like to know more about our company, you could contact us at microbamboo.co.id.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Decide whether or not this sentence is grammatically true.

We hope that our products can help the environment, creating jobs for people around, and we can make it bigger.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Decide whether or not this sentence is grammatically correct.

The amount of plastic trash thrown in the sea is going up as time goes on.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Decide whether or not the sentence below is grammatically correct.

We are using biodegradable materials which are easily found around us.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Decide whether or not the sentence below is grammatically correct.

The trash can going to the river.

a)

True

b)

False

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 “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
18.
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
19.
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
20.

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

21.
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
22.
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
23.
In “Cathedral,” Raymond Carver uses the cathedral as a symbol it illustrates the need to “see” beyond the merely visible.
a)
no error
b)
run-on sentence
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence fragment
24.

Identify each group of words:


The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

25.

Identify each group of words:


The softball players.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

26.

Identify each group of words:


The softball player fielded the ball without any errors.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

27.

Identify each group of words:


The shoes in my closet.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence