WorksheetsErrors Quiz
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
Which sentence is a run-on?
I went to the store, and I bought milk.
I love to swim it is my favorite activity.
They played soccer in the park.
He reads books and writes stories every day.
How can you correct this run-on sentence: "The dog barked loudly it woke up the neighbors"?
Add a comma between "loudly" and "it."
Add "because" between "loudly" and "it."
Add a period between "loudly" and "it."
No correction is needed.
Is this sentence a run-on? "He studied all night, he passed the test."
Yes
No
Which of the following is NOT a run-on sentence?
We visited the museum and learned about art history.
She loves to paint she is very creative.
He ran quickly the bus was about to leave.
I wanted to stay longer it was getting late.
Identify the run-on sentence:
She went to the store, and she bought groceries.
I was hungry I ate a sandwich.
We walked through the park as the sunset.
He cooked dinner and cleaned the kitchen.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
The movie was long, but it was very interesting.
I need to finish my homework it’s due tomorrow.
She smiled, and we knew she was happy.
The cat slept all day on the couch.
How can you correct this run-on sentence: "The teacher explained the topic we still had questions"?
Add a comma between "topic" and "we."
Add "because" between "topic" and "we."
Add a period between "topic" and "we."
No correction is needed.
Is this a run-on sentence? "They traveled to Europe they visited many countries."
Yes
No
How would you correct this run-on sentence: "The weather was cold we wore jackets"?
Add "because" between "cold" and "we."
Add a semicolon between "cold" and "we."
Add a comma between "cold" and "we."
Both A and B are correct.
Which sentence is a run-on?
I ate breakfast and went to work.
She loves reading, and she writes every day.
He finished his homework then watched TV.
We had dinner early because we were hungry.
How would you correct this run-on sentence: "He loves to cook he makes dinner every night"?
Add a period between "cook" and "he."
Add "and" between "cook" and "he."
Add a semicolon between "cook" and "he."
Any of the above.
Which sentence is NOT a run-on?
We were late the traffic was terrible.
The sun was setting, the sky turned orange.
She studied hard, she passed the exam.
The bus arrived on time, and we got on.
Identify the run-on sentence:
I’m going to the mall, do you want to come?
He finished the project and presented it to the class.
They invited us to dinner we couldn’t make it.
She bought a new book, and she’s excited to read it.
Which sentence is a run-on?
We went for a walk, and it started raining.
She enjoys baking cakes, she makes them every weekend.
He watched TV then went to bed.
I met my friend at the cafe we had coffee together.
How can you fix this run-on sentence: "The presentation was boring everyone fell asleep"?
Add "so" between "boring" and "everyone."
Add a semicolon between "boring" and "everyone."
Add a period between "boring" and "everyone."
Any of the above.
Is this a run-on sentence? "The concert was amazing, the crowd cheered loudly."
Yes
No
Which of the following is a run-on?
She’s excited for the weekend she has big plans.
The weather was nice, so we went for a hike.
He read the instructions, and we started the game.
They left early because they had an appointment.
How would you correct this run-on sentence: "He forgot his keys he couldn’t get into the house"?
Add a period between "keys" and "he."
Add "so" between "keys" and "he."
Add a semicolon between "keys" and "he."
Any of the above.
Which sentence is a run-on?
I love traveling, and I visit new countries every year.
She went to the gym, she worked out for an hour.
We need to finish the project by Friday.
He’s learning to play the piano, and he practices daily.
How would you fix this run-on sentence: "The sun was setting we decided to go home"?
Add a comma between "setting" and "we."
Add "so" between "setting" and "we."
Add a period between "setting" and "we."
Either B or C would work.
Which of the following is a comma splice?
I went to the store, and I bought some snacks.
The cat was sleeping, the dog was barking.
They went hiking, and they saw a beautiful waterfall.
She enjoys painting, so she spends hours in her studio.
How would you correct this comma splice: "I love to read, I visit the library often"?
Add a semicolon between "read" and "I."
Add "because" between "read" and "I."
Add a period between "read" and "I."
Any of the above.
Is this sentence a comma splice? "We watched the movie, it was really good."
Yes
No
Which sentence is NOT a comma splice?
She went to the concert, it was amazing.
He plays basketball, she enjoys swimming.
I studied hard for the test, I still failed.
We left early, but the event was still fun.
Identify the comma splice:
The sun was shining, we decided to go for a walk.
They stayed home because it was raining.
I bought a new book, and I started reading it immediately.
She is very talented, she won several awards.
Which of the following is a comma splice?
He was late, so he missed the meeting.
They were tired, they decided to take a nap.
We went out for dinner, and then watched a movie.
She was hungry, but there was no food left.
Which sentence contains a comma splice?
He finished the assignment, but he forgot to turn it in.
The food was cold, we sent it back to the kitchen.
We walked to the park, and then we played soccer.
She is very smart, and she is also very kind.
How can you correct this comma splice: "The book was interesting, I read it in one day"?
Add "so" between "interesting" and "I."
Add a period between "interesting" and "I."
Add a semicolon between "interesting" and "I."
Any of the above.
Is this a comma splice? "We missed the bus, we had to walk to school."
Yes
No
How would you correct this comma splice: "She was running late, she forgot her keys"?
Add "so" between "late" and "she."
Add a period between "late" and "she."
Add a semicolon between "late" and "she."
Any of the above.
How would you correct this comma splice: "I’m tired, I’ve been working all day"?
Add a period between "tired" and "I."
Add "because" between "tired" and "I."
Add a semicolon between "tired" and "I."
Any of the above.
Is this sentence a comma splice? "The music was loud, we couldn’t hear each other."
Yes
No
Which sentence is correct?
He don't like vegetables.
He doesn't like vegetables.
He aren't like vegetables.
He isn't like vegetables.
Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error:
The cats chase the mouse around the house.
The cats chases the mouse around the house.
The cat chases the mouse around the house.
The cat is chasing the mouse around the house.
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
Neither of the boys are going to the party.
Neither of the boys is going to the party.
One of the girls is bringing snacks.
The book on the shelves belongs to the library.
Choose the correct sentence:
Each of the students have a book.
Each of the students has a book.
Each of the students are having a book.
Each of the students were having a book.
Which of the following is correct?
The teacher and the students was in the classroom.
The teacher and the students were in the classroom.
The teacher and the students is in the classroom.
The teacher and the students has been in the classroom.
Choose the correct sentence:
The team are practicing for the championship.
The team is practicing for the championship.
The team were practicing for the championship.
The team has practicing for the championship.
Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error:
He doesn’t like playing video games.
She don’t know where her keys are.
They aren’t going to the party tonight.
It doesn’t matter what you think.
Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
The books on the shelf needs to be organized.
The books on the shelf need to be organized.
The book on the shelf needs to be organized.
The books on the shelf were organized.
Choose the correct sentence:
The dogs bark loudly at night.
The dog bark loudly at night.
The dogs barks loudly at night.
The dogs is barking loudly at night.
Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error:
The children were playing outside.
The child were playing outside.
The child was playing outside.
The children are playing outside.
Which sentence is correct?
The dogs runs quickly across the field.
The dogs run quickly across the field.
The dogs running quickly across the field.
The dogs were running quickly across the field.
Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?
My friend and I are going to the concert.
He and his brother is always fighting.
The girls have packed their bags for the trip.
The manager and the employees were in the meeting room.
Choose the correct preposition: "She’s interested ___ art."
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Complete the sentence: "He is good ___ math."
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Which preposition is correct? "We’ll meet ___ noon."
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Is this preposition correct? "I’m excited for the concert."
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Choose the correct preposition: "She walked ___ the store."
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Which is the correct preposition? "We will arrive ___ 10 AM."
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Complete the sentence: "He is afraid ___ spiders."
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Choose the right preposition: "They are waiting ___ the bus."
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Which is correct? "She’s worried ___ her exam."
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Choose the correct preposition: "The keys are ___ the table."
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Which sentence is correct? "He’s different ___ his brother."
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Identify the correct preposition: "I’m proud ___ you."
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Complete the sentence: "He’s interested ___ sports."
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Which is the correct preposition? "The cat is hiding ___ the bed."
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Choose the correct preposition: "I’ll see you ___ Friday."
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Which sentence is correct? "He’s responsible ___ the project."
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Complete the sentence: "I’m tired ___ waiting."
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Which preposition is correct? "She’s angry ___ her brother."
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Choose the right preposition: "We were sitting ___ the table."
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Which sentence is correct? "He’s married ___ a doctor."
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Which article is missing? "She is ___ teacher."
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Complete the sentence: "I bought ___ apple at the store."
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Which article is correct? "He is ___ honest man."
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Choose the correct article: "They have ___ car."
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Is the article correct in this sentence? "I saw ___ elephant at the zoo."
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Choose the correct article: "She is ___ best player on the team."
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Which article is missing? "There is ___ big problem we need to solve."
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Choose the correct article: "I need ___ information about the project."
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Which article is correct? "He is ___ engineer."
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Complete the sentence: "They found ___ cat in the alley."
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Which article is correct? "We need to find ___ solution to this issue."
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Which article is missing? "She is ___ artist who works with metal."
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Choose the correct article: "He has ___ idea for the project."
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Which article is correct? "She is ___ amazing singer."
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Complete the sentence: "They live in ___ apartment downtown."
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Is the article correct in this sentence? "I have ___ question for the teacher."
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Which article is missing? "He found ___ interesting book at the library."
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Choose the correct article: "I’m looking for ___ job in marketing."
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Which article is correct? "She is ___ doctor who specializes in pediatrics."
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Complete the sentence: "There’s ___ cat outside my window."
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Rewrite the awkward sentence: "He often goes to the store to buy groceries."
He goes often to the store to buy groceries.
He often goes to buy groceries from the store.
He goes to the store often to buy groceries.
He often goes to the store to buy groceries.
Which sentence is less awkward?
She quickly, after eating breakfast, left for work.
After eating breakfast, she quickly left for work.
She left quickly after eating breakfast for work.
She quickly left after eating breakfast to work.
Fix the awkward sentence: "The cake, the one with chocolate, it was delicious."
The cake with chocolate was delicious.
The cake was delicious, the one with chocolate.
It was delicious, the cake with chocolate.
The chocolate cake, it was delicious.
Which sentence is clearer?
Tomorrow they are going to leave for the trip.
They are going to leave for the trip tomorrow.
They leave for the trip tomorrow going.
They will, for the trip, leave tomorrow.
Rewrite the awkward sentence: "She invited her friend to the party to come."
She invited her friend to the party.
She invited to the party her friend to come.
To the party, her friend, she invited.
To come to the party, her friend was invited by her.
Fix the awkward sentence: "Because he was hungry, so he ate quickly."
Because he was hungry, he ate quickly.
Since he was hungry, so he ate quickly.
So he ate quickly, because he was hungry.
He ate quickly, since he was hungry.
Which sentence is less awkward?
She is a person who enjoys spending time with her friends.
She enjoys spending time with her friends.
She is someone who likes to spend time with her friends.
Spending time with her friends, she enjoys it a lot.
Fix the awkward sentence: "I gave to her the book."
I gave the book to her.
To her, I gave the book.
I gave her to the book.
The book, I gave it to her.
Which sentence is clearer?
The movie, because it was long, I didn’t enjoy it.
I didn’t enjoy the movie because it was long.
The movie was long, I didn’t enjoy it for that reason.
Because it was long, I didn’t enjoy the movie.
Fix the awkward sentence: "The car that my father drives it is red."
The car is red that my father drives.
My father drives the car, and it is red.
The car my father drives is red.
The car, it is red, and my father drives it.
Which sentence is less awkward?
Walking down the street, the dog barked at him.
The dog barked at him while he was walking down the street.
While walking down the street, at him the dog barked.
The dog barked at him walking down the street.
Which sentence is clearer?
At the library, we studied for our exam yesterday.
We studied at the library for our exam yesterday.
For our exam, yesterday we studied at the library.
Yesterday, we studied for our exam at the library.
Rewrite the awkward sentence: "She to the store ran quickly."
She ran quickly to the store.
Quickly, she ran to the store.
To the store, she ran quickly.
She to the store quickly ran.
Which sentence is less awkward?
I gave to the teacher my homework.
I gave my homework to the teacher.
The homework, I gave it to the teacher.
My homework I gave to the teacher.
Which sentence is clearer?
We went for a walk to the park after dinner.
After dinner, we went for a walk to the park.
After dinner, to the park we went for a walk.
We went for a walk after dinner to the park.
Rewrite the awkward sentence: "Because he was late, so he missed the bus."
Because he missed the bus, he was late.
He missed the bus because he was late.
So he missed the bus because he was late.
He missed the bus late because he was.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
Running down the street as fast as he could.
She finished her homework before dinner.
They went to the park to play soccer.
How can you correct this fragment: "Because I was late."
Add "I missed the bus" after it.
Add a comma after "Because."
Add "and hurried to the meeting."
No correction needed.
Is this a fragment? "The tall, quiet girl with the red backpack."
Yes
No
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
Walking through the park on a sunny day.
She loves to cook Italian food for her family.
After the rain stopped.
If he had the time to study for the exam.
Fix the fragment: "Although she was tired."
Although she was tired, she finished her project.
She was tired.
Tired, she finished her project.
She was tired because she worked hard.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Even though it was raining.
She walked to the store.
After the movie ended.
When the doorbell rang.
Is this a sentence fragment? "To get to the other side of town."
Yes
No
How can you correct the fragment: "After she left the party."
After she left the party, she went home.
She went home after the party.
After she left.
No correction needed.
Which is a sentence fragment?
The man running down the street.
He saw the man running down the street.
They were late to the meeting.
We went to the beach for the weekend.
Fix the fragment: "Walking in the park yesterday."
We were walking in the park yesterday.
Walked in the park yesterday.
Walking in the park yesterday was fun.
We walk in the park yesterday.
Is this sentence complete or a fragment? "Because she forgot her homework."
Complete sentence
Fragment
Which sentence is a fragment?
I went to the store and bought groceries.
Before the meeting started.
The dog barked all night.
She read the book in one day.
How would you correct this fragment: "Forgetting the keys at home."
I forgot the keys at home.
Forgetting the keys at home made me late.
She forgot the keys at home.
Any of the above.
Is this sentence a fragment? "The beautiful flower in the garden."
Yes
No
Fix the fragment: "After the game ended."
After the game ended, we went out for dinner.
The game ended, and we went out for dinner.
After the game, we went out.
The game ended after we went out.
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
Running through the park in the evening.
After we left the meeting.
She danced all night at the party.
If I had known about the event.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
Because he was late to the meeting.
He was late to the meeting.
She decided to leave early.
They went home after the game.
How can you fix this fragment: "While the kids were playing."
Add "we prepared dinner" to the end.
Add "the kids were playing" after it.
Add "it started to rain" after it.
No correction needed.
Is this a sentence or a fragment? "Jumping over the fence."
Sentence
Fragment
Which is a complete sentence?
In the park after sunset.
They went hiking on the weekend.
Before the sun rises.
Until the movie ended.
