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Complete and Run-on Sentences Quiz

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

    1 Keri had always wanted a pet, but there was not enough room for a dog or cat in her family’s small apartment. 2 One day, though, her dad came home with a surprise - a golden hamster.

     3 He told Keri that the golden hamster is easy to keep as a pet it is gentle and can live in a small space. 

4 Keri would need to give her new pet food, water, a place to exercise, and clean bedding. 5 Also needed to pick a name for her new pet. 


Which sentence contains two complete thoughts and should be written as two sentences?

a)

sentence 1

b)

sentence 2

c)

sentence 3

d)

sentence 4

2.

    1 Keri had always wanted a pet, but there was not enough room for a dog or cat in her family’s small apartment. 2 One day, though, her dad came home with a surprise - a golden hamster.

     3 He told Keri that the golden hamster is easy to keep as a pet it is gentle and can live in a small space. 

4 Keri would need to give her new pet food, water, a place to exercise, and clean bedding. 5 Also needed to pick a name for her new pet. 


What is the best way to correct sentence 5?

a)

And needed to pick a name for her new pet.

b)

She also needed to pick a name for her new pet.

c)

Needed to pick a name for her new pet.

d)

She also needed to pick a name for her new pet the name should be something simple to remember.

3.

     1 Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street. 2 Central Mall is my favorite. 3 My mother and I go to the mall to shop and eat lunch. 4 The mall is unreal! 5 It has an ice skating rink in the middle, and the building has three levels. 6 The stores are located according to what they sell. 7 For example, the entire second floor has nothing but shoe stores. 8 My mother and I always have a good time at the mall. 9 Can’t wait until our next trip to the mall.


What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

a)

Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street, and it is my favorite.

b)

Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street because it is my favorite.

c)

Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street, but it is my favorite.

d)

Central Mall is my favorite mall because it is at the end of Michigan Street.

4.

1 Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street. 2 Central Mall is my favorite. 3 My mother and I go to the mall to shop and eat lunch. 4 The mall is unreal! 5 It has an ice skating rink in the middle, and the building has three levels. 6 The stores are located according to what they sell. 7 For example, the entire second floor has nothing but shoe stores. 8 My mother and I always have a good time at the mall. 9 Can’t wait until our next trip to the mall.


Which sentence is a sentence fragment?

a)

sentence 4

b)

sentence 6

c)

sentence 8

d)

sentence 9

5.

1 Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street. 2 Central Mall is my favorite. 3 My mother and I go to the mall to shop and eat lunch. 4 The mall is unreal! 5 It has an ice skating rink in the middle, and the building has three levels. 6 The stores are located according to what they sell. 7 For example, the entire second floor has nothing but shoe stores. 8 My mother and I always have a good time at the mall. 9 Can’t wait until our next trip to the mall.


Which group of words is a complete sentence?

a)

While reading his book.

b)

After we finished our dinner.

c)

The entire fourth grade class at our school.

d)

The students studied for the test and all made good grades.

6.

1 Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street. 2 Central Mall is my favorite. 3 My mother and I go to the mall to shop and eat lunch. 4 The mall is unreal! 5 It has an ice skating rink in the middle, and the building has three levels. 6 The stores are located according to what they sell. 7 For example, the entire second floor has nothing but shoe stores. 8 My mother and I always have a good time at the mall. 9 Can’t wait until our next trip to the mall.


Which group of words is a run-on sentence?

a)

We woke up early and made it to school on time.

b)

The class left a mess in the cafeteria the principal was not happy with them.

c)

Simon went to his friend's house, and they watched a movie.

d)

Eight students in the sixth grade.

7.

1 Central Mall is at the end of Michigan Street. 2 Central Mall is my favorite. 3 My mother and I go to the mall to shop and eat lunch. 4 The mall is unreal! 5 It has an ice skating rink in the middle, and the building has three levels. 6 The stores are located according to what they sell. 7 For example, the entire second floor has nothing but shoe stores. 8 My mother and I always have a good time at the mall. 9 Can’t wait until our next trip to the mall.


What is the best way to fix the following run-on sentence? I enjoyed dance class I decided to sign up for more days.

a)

I enjoyed dance class, I decided to sign up for more days.

b)

I enjoyed dance class, but I decided to sign up for more days.

c)

I enjoyed dance class, so I decided to sign up for more days.

d)

I enjoyed dance class, and I decided to sign up for more days.