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Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Complete Sentences

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a comma splice?

a)

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

b)

The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

2.

Which type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

a)

simple

b)

compound

3.

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
Heaven decided she really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so she walked to the store to buy one. 

a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
5.

One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

6.
My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.
a)
My, grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.
b)
My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.
c)
My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.
d)
Correct as is
7.

Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

a)

Correct

b)

Run-on

8.

The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

9.

Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

10.

Mosquitoes are found in various climates, they thrive in Alaska was well as in the tropics.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

11.

Once limited to the Western states, rodeos now enjoy a national popularity.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

12.

Because they are high in Vitamin A, both apricots and broccoli are nutritionally valuable foods.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

13.

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

14.

Although some Texans do not like to admit it, Alaska is our largest state.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

15.

Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

a)

Correct

b)

Comma splice

16.
The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go. 
a)
Run-on
b)
Comma splice
c)
Fragment
d)
Complete sentence
17.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.
b)
Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.
c)
Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.
18.
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.
19.
Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
a)
Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get to high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
b)
Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
c)
Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
20.
 Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
a)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
b)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
c)
Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health.
21.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
The snow needs to be shoveled; get going on it right away.
b)
By the lake there is a duckling, everyone knows about it.
c)
You need to go to the store; we are out of bread and cheese.
d)
The radio played terrible songs; no one liked the options.
22.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
They decided to go to the museum, the girls were very bored.
b)
It started raining, but they decided to keep running.
c)
After the trip to the zoo, they stopped for ice cream.
d)
She has a collection of posters; her favorite is of Snoopy.
23.

Identify each group of words:


When we were on the bus.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

24.

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

25.

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

26.

Identify each group of words:


The softball players.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

27.

Identify each group of words:


The softball player fielded the ball without any errors.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

28.

Identify each group of words:


The shoes in my closet.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

29.

Identify each group of words:


New York City is a fun place for tourists; there are so many different things to do and see.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

30.

Identify each group of words:


It's hard to believe fall sports are almost over it feels like they just started.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

31.

Identify each group of words:


He was excited to see the movie as he read the book weeks before.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

32.

What is a comma splice?

a)

A comma that joins two independent clauses.

b)

A commas that joins two dependent clauses.

c)

A question mark.

d)

A comma.

33.

What is a comma splice?

a)

A comma that joins two independent clauses.

b)

A commas that joins two dependent clauses.

c)

A question mark.

d)

A comma.

34.
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.
35.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
We decided to leave the restaurant; the food took too long.
b)
We decided to leave the restaurant, the food took too long.
36.

TRUE OR FALSE:

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

a)

Students are finishing up MAP testing we can then evaluate our own data.

b)

Students are finishing up MAP testing, and we can then evaluate our own data.

c)

Students are finishing up MAP testing, we can then evaluate our own data.

38.

A ____________ occurs when two sentences are joined with only a comma.

a)

Fused

b)

Subordinate conjunction

c)

Prepositional phrase

d)

Comma splice

39.

Identify the independent clause in this sentence:


When I was 10 years old, I visited the rain forest.

a)

When I was 10 years old

b)

I visited the rain forest.

c)

There is not independent clause in this sentence

d)

Both clauses above are independent clauses

40.

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

a)

I am going to go to the movies tonight do you want to come with me?

b)

The movie I want to see is supposed to be very scary.

c)

I'll go to a different movie if you don't like horror movies.

d)

My friend Samantha is supposed to meet me at the movie theatre.

41.

An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

A dependent clause can stand alone as a sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Fragment or Complete:


While I was shopping at the local supermarket.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete

44.

Fragment or Complete:


My mother and I met at the restaurant.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete

45.

Fragment or Complete:


Although I hate having to work later than 7:00.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete

46.

Fragment or Complete:


To impress the new professor.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete

47.

Identify each group of words:


When we were on the bus.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Sentence

48.

Select the sentence that would correct the fragment, "Played baseball."

a)

The students played baseball.

b)

Played baseball at recess.

c)

I like to played baseball.

d)

Played baseball in the afternoon.

49.

What can you place in between "park" and "Zak" to fix the run-on sentence, "Zoe walked to the park Zak ran there"? (Check all that apply).

a)

A comma

b)

A comma and conjunction like "and" or "but"

c)

Quotation marks

d)

A period to create two separate sentences

50.

Fix the sentence with punctuation: He threw the ball (a)   She caught the ball.

51.

Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence? Always does his homework in the library.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run-on sentence

c)

sentence fragment

52.

How could the sentence be corrected? Always does his homework in the library.

4 lines
53.

Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence? Everyone helped the fundraiser was a success.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run-on sentence

c)

sentence fragment

54.

How could the sentence be corrected? Everyone helped the fundraiser was a success.

4 lines
55.

Is the following sentence a fragment, run-on, or complete sentence? A flock of seagulls flew over the ship.

a)

complete sentence

b)

run-on sentence

c)

sentence fragment

56.

Choose whether the following statement is a complete sentence or a fragment. "If I don't take my cell phone, and I need to make a call."

a)

complete sentence

b)

fragment

57.

Choose whether the following statement is a complete sentence or a fragment. "As soon as I finish this grammar exercise, I will eat lunch."

a)

complete sentence

b)

fragment

58.

Check all that apply. "Fragments _____."

a)

are incomplete sentences.

b)

may lack a subject, a verb, or both.

c)

may lack an additional independent clause.

d)

are also considered run-ons.

59.

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix fragments?"

a)

Add a comma or a semi-colon.

b)

Add a subject or a verb until the sentence makes complete sense as a stand-alone thought.

c)

Join/Combine the fragment to the previous or next sentence.

d)

All of the above

60.

What does the acronym "FANBOYS" stand for?


Ex: for,

(a)  

61.

"A run-on ___."

a)

contains two independent clauses (sentences) combined without proper punctuation.

b)

is missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

c)

is considered a complete sentence.

d)

can be fixed with a comma or a semi-colon.

62.

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix run-ons?"

a)

Separate the two complete sentences using a period.

b)

Join them by using a semi-colon.

c)

Separate them by using a comma and a FANBOYS.

d)

Separate them by using only a comma.

63.

Select whether the statement is true or false. "Comma splices are sentences that should be separated, but they are joined with a comma."

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix comma-splices?"

a)

Join the two sentences by adding a FANBOYS after the comma.

b)

Separate the sentences into two by using a period.

c)

Change the wording so that they can become one complete sentence.

d)

Add a subject, verb, or both.

65.

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!"

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma splice

d)

Complete sentence

66.

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate."

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma splice

d)

Complete sentence

67.

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "My fan is broken, I am getting very hot."

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Comma splice

d)

Complete sentence

68.

What type of sentence is this?

I have to go to the store I need milk.

a)

Fragment

b)

Complete

c)

Run-on

d)

Comma Splice

69.

What type of sentence is this?

It was hot outside I was about to pass out.

a)

Run-On

b)

Fragment

c)

Comma Splice

d)

Complete

70.

Is this sentence a fragment?

I love to paint and draw.

a)

No

b)

Yes

71.

Is this sentence a fragment?

Even though she's the best dancer.

a)

No

b)

Yes

72.

True or False?

A comma splice is a error

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Is this a comma splice?

I am sleepy, I have to go to work.

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

Is this a comma splice?

My dog ate my socks, so my mom bought me a new pair.

a)

Yes

b)

No

75.

I forgot to eat breakfast on the morning of my driver’s test.

a)

Correct as is

b)

Fused Sentnece

c)

Fragment Sentence

d)

Comma Splice

76.

Which is true about run-on sentences?

a)

They stand on their own.

b)

They are pieces of sentences.

c)

They are two independent clauses smooshed together.

77.

Julina knew that she would never again agree to go out to dinner with James; he expected her to buy her own meal, tip the waitress, and chip in for gas.

a)

Comma Splice

b)

Fused Run-On

c)

Complete Sentence

d)

Fragment

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