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Sentence Fragments and Run-on Mastery Bank Quiz

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Available in different colors, such as red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

2.

At my school, we cannot write or highlight in our textbooks.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

3.

I use small sticker flags to mark important passages I write notes on larger self-stick slips of paper.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

4.

A color-coded system for marking PBIS points at Eastmont.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

5.

Occasionally Ms. Alger or Miss Bruna will say, "This will be on the test."

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

6.

Marking the page with a red sticker immediately.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

7.

Students may participate in class store.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

8.

Green is the color of growth I use green flags for difficult topics requiring extra study.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

9.

As a reminder of my own possible intellectual growth in this topic.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

10.

Blue, the color of smooth sailing.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

11.

Important information is not always difficult to understand I mark this type of passage with a star.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

12.

Education, above all, should be challenging and inspiring.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

13.

Always looking for interesting or fascinating topics and ideas.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

14.

The purple marker for this creative project.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

15.

For example, after reading a brief reference to ostrich farms.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

16.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on? I left my homework in my locker and forgot to turn it in.

a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
17.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
We went trick-or treating last night my sister went with us.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
18.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Tony lied.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
19.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Until you do everything on your list
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
20.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Because my mom told me I had to help clean up the mess my brother and sister made.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
21.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on? I wish I could sleep in on Saturday, but I have a 6 am volleyball game.

a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
22.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
All through the halls and in all of the classrooms
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
23.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
Mr. Jones ran over my bike, I left it in the middle of the driveway.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
24.

Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on? I want to go to the concert so badly Twenty One Pilots is my favorite band.

a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
25.
Complete sentence, fragment, or run-on?
If you complete all of your homework and do the dishes, you can go to the movies with your friends.
a)
Complete sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-on
26.
Which is NOT a way to fix a run-on sentence?
a)
Use a period to split it into separate sentences
b)
Use a comma to split it into 2 separate sentences
c)
Use a comma and a FANBOY to separate the two complete thoughts
27.
What are the FANBOY words?
a)
for  after  no  by  on  yes  so
b)
first  and  next  but  only  yes  so
c)
for  and  nor  but  or  yet  so
28.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)

Our school has many clubs and activities and, sixth graders can participate in sports.

b)

Our school has many clubs and activities, and sixth graders can participate in sports.

c)

Our school has many clubs and activities, nor sixth graders can participate in sports.

29.

What three things do you need for a complete sentence?

a)

subject, predicate (verb), complete thought

b)

capital letter, period, complete thought

c)

subject, predicate (verb), period

d)

subject, capital letter, period

30.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, or only one can win.
b)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, for only one can win.
c)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, nor only one can win.
d)
Two teams are playing in the World Series, but only one can win.
31.

The bear chased the boy across the field into the woods.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

32.

Because of the bad weather before the big game.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

33.

My best subject is science although I make good grades in English, math, and history.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

c)

fragment

34.

My mother is a secretary for an insurance company she has been working for them over fourteen years.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

35.

We hope to win in the playoffs, it is the first time in ten years since we've had a winning team.

a)

run-on

b)

sentence

c)

fragment

36.

My favorite movie is Star Wars, I also like Raiders of the Lost Ark.

a)

run-on

b)

fragment

c)

sentence

37.

The team with the most points in the last quarter.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

38.

In his wildest dreams just when he least expected.

a)

sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

39.

I can't believe that you want to tryout for a hockey team in our city.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

sentence

40.

In the fridge behind the milk in the back corner.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

c)

run-on

41.

During the final play of the game just before the horn blew.

a)

sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

42.

I love eggs and bacon, my favorite meal is breakfast.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

43.

Please be quiet and sit down we will begin the program shortly.

a)

sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

44.

She finished her homework, she washed the dishes and baked a cake.

a)

fragment

b)

sentence

c)

run-on

45.

We were planning on leaving in the morning, but it maybe later in the day.

a)

sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

46.

While we were cleaning our car and painting the house.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

sentence

47.

Ice cream, cake, pie, and other goodies at the party.

a)

sentence

b)

fragment

c)

run-on

48.

We arrived on time and before the stored closed.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

sentence

49.

While watching his favorite program and eating popcorn.

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

sentence

50.

He finished his homework before dark, he went to the movies with his friends.

a)

sentence

b)

run-on

c)

fragment

51.

My dog, Angel, barks at squirrels in the front yard.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

52.

Angel, who is part greyhound and part rottweiler.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

53.

After owning Angel for eight years, we got another dog, her name was Elsa.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

54.

Elsa, who is a puppy, does not enjoy taking baths.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

55.

Although she hated taking a bath, but she loved playing in the rain.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

56.

Elsa licking Angel all over her face.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

57.

Angel would become angry

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

58.

Because the puppy would never leave her alone, Angel, who would growl and snap at her.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

59.

At first Angel avoided her, soon she started to enjoy the puppy's presence.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

c)

Run-on

60.

I have never seen so many drummers in one place at the same time!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

61.

We have finished reading the Declaration of Independence we will start studying the Bill of Rights next week.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

62.

The crystal clear river that runs through our town.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

63.

The boys, terrified by the strange noises but afraid to turn on their flashlights.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

64.

My family seldom eats strawberries my brothers are allergic to them.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

65.

As the woman walked down the dusty street.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

66.

Did you tell me that you had already read this book?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

67.

If we hurry, we’ll be on time, don’t forget the tickets!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

68.

Despite a lack of evidence, Ned still believed that Matt had broken the window.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

69.

We’ll put away the clean clothes and straighten the living room, then we’ll vacuum the rug.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

70.

This homework is just too frustrating; I think I’ll take a walk and come back to it later.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

71.

The farmhouse in the country.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

72.

Does anyone have Samantha’s new phone number, I think she moved last week?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

73.

The paintings in the gallery.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

74.

Your uncle is certainly a talented magician. Has he been practicing for many years?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

75.

Which are especially difficult to perform, both clever and amazing.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

76.

We are still late for school even though we got up early.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

77.

I did not know that newborn giraffes were so big, that one is taller than I am!

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

78.

Do you remember when the squirrels got into our attic last fall?

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

79.

Put the bread in the oven, and set the timer for 30 minutes.

a)

Fragment

b)

Run-on

c)

Complete Sentence

80.

Select the 3 components we need to have a complete sentence.

a)

Subject

b)

Verb

c)

Must make sense on its own

d)

Adjective

81.

Select 3 ways to correct a run-on.

a)

comma

b)

comma AND conjunction

c)

period

d)

semicolon

82.

Correct or Run-On? Mrs. Larsen spoke softly I listened carefully.

a)

Correct

b)

Run-on

83.

Correct or Run-On? I can't wait to see what other fun grammar things we do this year; grammar is my favorite.

a)

Correct

b)

Run-on

84.

Correct or Run-On? My cousin collects skeletons; I collect penguins.

a)

Correct

b)

Run-on

85.
The subject of a sentence tells ________.
a)
Prepositions
b)
Why and how something happens.
c)
When and where something happens.
d)
Who or what the sentence is about.
86.
The predicate of a sentence tells _______.
a)
predictions 
b)
what the subject is or does.
c)
prepositional phrases
d)
who or what the sentence is about
87.

A run-on sentence ____________________.

a)

is when a writer places commas in the wrong places

b)

is an incomplete sentence

c)

is when two or more sentences are strung together without proper punctuation

88.

What is the problem with this sentence? "Although you are too young to get a driving permit, and although you do not have a car."

a)

fragment

b)

run-on

c)

comma splice

89.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

When I get my driver's license next year.

b)

By the lake near the old home place.

c)

If I can save enough money for a new car.

d)

I lost my new watch at the park yesterday.

90.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The balloon floated up.

b)

Although I have six dollars.

c)

Running up the street as fast I could.

d)

On the top shelf in the back of the closet.

91.

Select the FRAGMENT in each group of words.

a)

The car turned over.

b)

The cool breeze felt good to my sunburned face.

c)

Watching television and eating snack foods every day all summer long

d)

I cut the grass this summer to earn the money to buy a car.

92.

Sentence or Fragment: Crocodiles face danger everyday.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

93.

The frog jumped and landed in the pond.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

94.

I fell out of bed, so mom came to check on me.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

95.

I have to go to the store I need to buy milk

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

96.

We are going to the game, then we are going to dinner.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

97.

We rolled down the windows.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Simple Sentence

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Run-On Sentence

98.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
99.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
100.

Does this sentence need a comma?

She said you were sick but I think you're just lazy.

a)

Yes

b)

No

101.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

The weather today will be cool ____ rainy.

a)

but

b)

, and

c)

and

d)

, yet

102.

Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that make sense.

You may have soup, ____ you may have salad.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

nor

d)

yet

103.

It is strange that school ends at 2:26 I liked it better at 2:25.

a)

2:26, I

b)

2:26. I

104.

I have a cold, so I am going to stay home today.

a)

cold so

b)

Not a run-on sentence