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Fragments, Run-ons, Compound Sentences

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 4hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Taps is part of the many military funerals it is played at Arlington National Cemetery.

a)
Complete
b)
Run on 
c)
Fragment
2.
A Civil War general thinking the music that signaled lights out was boring .
a)
Complete
b)
Fragment
c)

Run-on

3.
The general wanted to change the music that signaled lights out. 
a)
Fragment
b)
Run On
c)
 Complete
4.

In July 1862, Private Norton who played the trumpet.

a)
Fragment
b)
Complete
c)
Run on 
5.
The bugler played the new tune the general whistled the general liked it. 
a)
Fragment
b)
Run On
c)

Complete

6.
The new version of taps was copied and played in other Army brigades. 
a)
Complete
b)
Fragment
c)
Run On
7.

Mrs. Harris teaches the class about math.

a)
Complete
b)
Fragment
c)
Run On 
8.
The Union Army at Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the Army of the Potomac. 
a)
Fragment
b)
Run On 
c)
Complete 
9.

Taps as the official call for lights out.

a)
fragment
b)
complete
c)

Run-on

10.
The tune is still used by the US Army, the National Guard, and the veterans group. 
a)
complete
b)
fragment
c)
run on 
11.
Whenever someone is buried with military honors in the United States. 
a)
fragment
b)
run on 
c)
complete 
12.
The general had no idea how popular his call would become or that it would be used to show respect at military funerals. 
a)
complete
b)
fragment 
c)
run on 
13.

I work hard during my English class I have no homework.

a)

Written correctly.

b)

Run-on sentence.

14.

Is this a run on?

Two cowboys came to town they were looking for gold.

a)

run on

b)

correct

15.
What is a compound sentence?
a)
Two sentences joined together by a comma and conjunction. 
b)
A subject and a predicate
16.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Rachel made a 100% on the quiz and Kelsey did also.   
b)
Rachel made a 100% on the quiz, and Kelsey did also.   
17.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros and scored the final point!
b)
Nicholas hit a homerun for the Astros, and scored the final point!
18.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Eva loves to read fiction books, but HaiLong really enjoys nonfiction. 
b)
Eva loves to read fiction books but HaiLong really enjoys nonfiction. 
19.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground, and a cartwheel. 
b)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel. 
20.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal, but Chase blocked it. 
b)
Richard kicked the soccer ball toward the goal but Chase blocked it. 
21.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Daniel drove his Lamborghini to school and parked it by Mr. Cantrell's car. 
b)
Daniel drove his Lamborghini to school, and parked it by Mr. Cantrell's car. 
22.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Jelani gobbled up his tasty pancakes for breakfast and Jessica ate her juicy strawberries. 
b)
Jelani gobbled up his tasty pancakes for breakfast, and Jessica ate her juicy strawberries. 
23.

Which is the correct compound sentence?

a)

The cat saw the rabbit and pounced on it.

b)

The cat saw the rabbit, and he pounced on it.

c)

The cat saw the rabbit but he did not pounce on it.

d)

The cat saw the rabbit but did not pounce on it.

24.

Which is the correct compound sentence?

a)

Jake put gel in his hair

and hairspray in his hair.

b)

Jake put gel in his hair, he forgot to use hairspray.

c)

Jake put gel in his hair, but he forgot to use hairspray.

d)

Jake put gel in his hair but forgot to use hairspray.

25.

Which is the correct compound sentence?

a)

Brooke loved singing, so she took voice lessons.

b)

Brooke loved singing so she took voice lessons.

c)

Brooke loved singing, she took voice lessons.

d)

Brooke loved singing but she took voice lessons.

26.

Which is the correct compound sentence?

a)

Solomon was hilarious and great facial expressions.

b)

Solomon was hilarious, and he had great facial expressions.

c)

Solomon was hilarious, he had great facial expressions.

d)

Solomon was hilarious he had great facial expressions.

27.

Select the correct conjunction to fill in the blank:

Carson missed the first day of school, _____ he had fun on the second day.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

for

d)

nor

28.

Which conjunction goes best in the blanK?

Blake doesn't like milk in his cereal, ____ he eats it plain.

a)

but

b)

for

c)

yet

d)

so

29.

Which conjunction fits best in the blank?

I like to watch tv after school, ____ I love to play video games!

a)

so

b)

for

c)

and

d)

yet

30.

You can finish your homework now, ____ you can do it after dinner.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

so

d)

or

31.

Which conjunction fits best in the blank?

I like swimming, ___ I really love basketball!

a)

but

b)

or

c)

so

d)

nor

32.

Which conjunction fits best in the blank?

I do not like broccoli, ___ do I like carrots.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

for

d)

so

33.

Which conjunction fits best in the blank?

I am having fun at school, ____ I want to go home and play.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

yet

d)

for

34.

Which conjunction fits best in the blank?

Can you pass the corn, ___ I don't want to reach over you.

a)

for

b)

so

c)

and

d)

or

35.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
a)
Simple Sentence 
b)
Compound Sentence 
36.

Is the following sentence a Simple sentence or a Compound sentence?

" Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Gambler ate an entire pizza during lunch. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

37.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
38.

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?

" I went surfing during my summer vacation to California. "

a)

Simple Sentence

b)

Compound Sentence

39.
Which of the following answers lists ALL of the coordinating conjunctions? (FANBOYS)
a)
It, my, For, And, So, But, Dog 
b)
Because, If, So that, Even though, Since
c)
For, The, A, An, Yet, So, But 
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
40.
Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or a Compound Sentence?
The amazing sprinter ran and jumped during his big race.
a)
Simple Sentence
b)
Compound Sentence
41.
They didn't want to be late, ___ they hurried.
a)
nor
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
42.
Matt went to the beach, ___ he learned to surf.
a)
or
b)
and
c)
but
d)
for
43.
Some kids were afraid to dive into the pool, _____ I dove in right away.
a)
yet
b)
so
c)
but
d)
and
44.
CJ wanted to go skateboarding with his friends, ___ it was raining outside.
a)
yet
b)
and
c)
so
d)
but
45.
My mom doesn't like chocolate ice cream, ___ does she like vanilla.
a)
nor
b)
or
c)
but
d)
so
46.

Identify the correct coordinating conjunction:

People love the artist's painting, ________ he paints beautifully.

a)
nor
b)
for
c)
yet
d)
or
47.
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
a)
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, Since
b)
Finally, After, Neither, Once, Yet, Since
c)
For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So
d)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
48.

Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction:

He was walking in the dark, so he could not see the tree in his way.

a)
Yes
b)
No
49.

Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction:

We're not going to California, nor are we going to Texas.

a)
Yes
b)
No
50.

Is the following highlighted word a coordinating conjunction:

Cats and dogs make great companions.

a)
Yes
b)
No
51.

Does this sentence need a comma?


I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

Does this sentence need a comma?


Should I go to the mall or movies?

a)

Yes

b)

No

53.
Which sentence is correct? 
a)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground, and a cartwheel. 
b)
Hannah did a backflip on the playground and a cartwheel. 
54.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

It is almost Christmas and I am so excited.

b)

It is almost Christmas, and I am so excited.

55.

Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction.


You must study hard for your test, ______ you will not get a good grade.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

yet

d)

or

56.

Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction.


I went to the library, _____ I could check out a new book.

a)

but

b)

and

c)

so

d)

or

57.

I am supposed to eat healthy food, _____ it is very difficult.

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

so

58.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

I would like to visit Hawaii, yet no money.

b)

I would like to visit Hawaii, yet I have no money.

c)

I would like to visit Hawaii I have no money.

d)

I would like to visit Hawaii yet I have no money.

59.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

Mrs. Owens tried to go to work, but her car would not start.

b)

Mrs Owens tried to go to work but her car would not start.

c)

Mrs. Owens tried to go to work, nor her car would not start.

d)

Mrs. Owens tried to go to work, and her car would not start.

60.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

I need to save money for my trip, so I will get a job.

b)

I need to save money for my trip so get a job.

c)

I need to save money for my trip, so get a job.

d)

I need to save money for my trip I will get a job.

61.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

Do you want to go to the movies or do you want go to the mall?

b)

Do you want to go to the movies or the mall?

c)

Do you want to go to the movies, or do you want go to the mall?

d)

Do you want to go to the movies, do you want to go to the mall?

62.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

Mrs. Kerbow does not like bananas nor she does like pizza .

b)

Mrs. Kerbow does not like bananas, nor does she like pizza.

c)

Mrs. Kerbow does not like bananas, nor pizza.

d)

Mrs. Kerbow does not like bananas nor pizza.

63.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

Shelia went to Dallas, so she visited the fairgrounds.

b)

Shelia went to Dallas and the fairgrounds.

c)

Shelia went to Dallas, and she visited the fairgrounds.

d)

Shelia went to Dallas, and visited the fairgrounds.

64.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

Are you going to stay at home or go outside?

b)

Are you going to stay at home, or are you going outside?

c)

Are you going to stay at home, or go outside?

d)

Are you going to stay at home or are you going outside?

65.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

The rain entered the car for the window was down.

b)

The rain entered the car, for the window was down.

c)

The rain entered the car, the window was down.

d)

The rain entered the car, so the window was down.

66.

Which compound sentence is written correctly, using the correct FANBOYS?

a)

They will order the food and pay for it.

b)

They will order the food and they will pay for it.

c)

They will order the food, and they will pay for it.

d)

They will order the food, but they will pay for it.

67.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The clowns in the circus.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

68.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The students at the school.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

69.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

Swam as quickly as possible.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

70.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

Stood outside and waved at the passing cars.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

71.

WHY IS THIS A SENTENCE FRAGMENT?

The shiny blue car drove past the garbage truck.

a)

Missing a subject

b)

Missing a predicate

c)

Complete sentence; not a sentence fragment

72.

Which option is a fragment?

  1. 1) Walking is an excellent exercise.

  2. 2) When you walk at a brisk pace.

a)

1

b)

2

73.

What is missing in this sentence?


Relaxing on the beach.

a)

verb

b)

subject

c)

both

d)

nothing

74.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
75.

When a subordinating conjunction (AAAWWUUBIS) starts a sentence, a comma is required.

a)
True
b)
False
76.

An independent clause:

a)

can stand on its own (complete sentence)

b)

can NOT stand on its own (not a complete sentence)

77.

A Dependent Clause can stand alone as a sentence

a)

true

b)

false

78.

__________ I was about to lock the door, a gust of wind blew it open.

a)

As

b)

If

79.

I ate the entire dinner and dessert, even though I wasn't hungry.

a)

ate

b)

and

c)

even though

d)

hungry

80.

Kyle is going to lend me the book once he is finished reading it.

a)

he

b)

it

c)

finished

d)

once

81.

The palms of my hands get sweaty _________ I get nervous.

a)

whenever

b)

before

82.
What's the subordinating conjunction: I need to go to the bookstore before we leave the mall. 
a)
need
b)
leave
c)
the
d)
before
83.

What's the subordinating conjunction: Since you got a haircut, I haven't seen you.

a)

I

b)

haven't

c)

seen

d)

Since

84.
What's the subordinating conjunction: We can't be together if you drive that car. 
a)
if
b)
we
c)
together
d)
be
85.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction:

_____ the nurse is busy, she patiently answers our questions.

a)

Than

b)

Although

c)

Wherever

86.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction:

Raise your hand _____ you want to ask a question.

a)

when

b)

although

c)

wherever

87.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction:

I'll stay in bed _____ I feel better.

a)

as far as

b)

wherever

c)

until

88.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction:

______ she feels better, she can go home.

a)

As soon as

b)

Than

c)

Where

89.

Choose the correct subordinating conjunction:

The children must whisper _______ the patients are sleeping.

a)

because

b)

as far as

c)

than

90.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence:

Jack may not drive the ambulance until he is much older.

a)

may

b)

drive

c)

until

d)

older

91.

Identify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence:

The children read books while they are waiting.

a)

children

b)

read

c)

books

d)

while

92.
We have to go to bed when the clock chimes 10:00.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
93.
Jennifer liked William's friend, and she also liked his cousin.
a)
compound
b)
complex
complex
c)
simple
94.
The big brown dog ran after the blue and red ball.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
95.
James and Eve rode their bicycles after they ate lunch.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
96.
The teacher and the principal met in the hall near the library.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
97.
Many brave soldiers fought in the war, and they received medals.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
98.
The drummers played a long time, but the piano players stopped early.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
99.
Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
100.
After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple
101.
She dropped the pan and the plate, but she held on to the spoon.
a)
compound
b)
complex
c)
simple

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