Rampant Run-ons
Compound Conundrum
Comma Concerns
Fragment Follies
Sentence Types
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Fix the following run-on sentence: Elections are in November we'll vote for both president and governor.
Elections are in November, and we'll vote for both president and governor. (answers will vary)
100
Name all the FANBOYS.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
100
In a complex sentence, where should a comma go?
After the dependent phrase, but only when the dependent is at the beginning of the sentence.
100
A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing what?
Either a subject, a verb, or a complete thought.
100
What is the verb of the following sentence? Prepositions alert you to the possibility of a complex sentence.
Alert is the verb.
200
Which of the following sentences is a run-on? I ran track and field in high school when I won an event it was an amazing feeling. The crowd cheered loudly, and I felt like I could fly.
I ran track and field in high school when I won an event it was an amazing feeling.
200
Do you need a comma with the FANBOYS, and if so, where should it go?
Before the FANBOYS, after the first simple sentence.
200
What two methods of creating compound sentences require a comma?
Comma + FANBOYS and semicolon + joining word + comma.
200
What is the following fragment missing? Was going to call you over the weekend.
A subject.
200
What is the subject of the following sentence? The English 040 exam should be a piece of cake after you study hard.
Exam is the subject.
300
Fix the following run-on: The community voted on a smoking ban last Tuesday it was voted down which made many businesses happy.
The community voted on a smoking ban last Tuesday, and it was voted down which made many businesses happy. (answers will vary)
300
Is the following a compound sentence? When I ran across the street, I made sure to look both ways before crossing.
No, it's not a compound sentence.
300
Does the following sentence use a comma correctly?
I ran across the street, before looking both ways.
300
What is the following fragment missing? When you enter English 050, heavy research.
A verb.
300
What is the verb of the folowing sentence? I can help you after class but not before class.
Can help is the verb.
400
Which of the following is a run-on sentence: Reading can help improve your writing skills a lot of people don't enjoy reading books, though. Try different reading materials something will strike your interest.
Both sentences are run-ons.
400
Combine the following sentences into a compound using TWO of our methods: Jane Austen wrote many famous novels. It's becoming popular to rewrite them now as zombie novels.
Jane Austen wrote many famous novels; it's becoming popular to rewrite them now as zombie novels. Jane Austen wrote many famous novels, but it's becoming popular to rewrite them now as zombie novels. Jane Austen wrote many famous novels; however, it's becoming popular to rewrite them now as zombie novels.
400
Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly? I went downtown last weekend, there were people everywhere! A pub crawl was taking place, and there was also an art walk going on. I didn't think I would ever get seated at the restaurant I went to, until I saw a friend who was already seated wave me over to his table.
A pub crawl was taking place, and there was also an art walk going on.
400
Which of the following sentences are fragments? Raking leaves in the fall. Can be a fun way to get exercise. Your yard will also look great, and kids love to run and jump in the leaves.
Raking leaves in the fall. Can be a fun way to get exercise.
400
What is the subject AND the verb of the following sentence? TV shows like CIS and NCIS make forensic science look way easier than it actually is.
Shows is the subject and make is the verb.
500
Fix the following run-on using the ; + joining word method: Students can audit classes they are still responsible for taking exams and completing material.
Students can audit classes; however, they are still responsible for taking exams and completing material. (answers will vary)
500
Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence? Pandora Radio is a free way to listen to music on the Internet. It began as a project to classify music types, but it quickly became a way for music fans to discover new music. When you enter the Web site and type in the name of a band you like, the site will begin playing music by the band followed by similar artists.
It began as a project to classify music types, but it quickly became a way for music fans to discover new music.
500
Which of the following sentences does not use a comma correctly? Book challenges and bans take place all too frequently, in the United States. When a challenge is submitted, a librarian must be prepared to defend the book. They must be polite and listen to the complaint, but they must also be firm in their rationale for keeping the book.
Book challenges and bans take place all too frequently, in the United States.
500
Which of the following sentences are fragments? Drinking soda can be bad for your health. Affects your teeth, too. The acid can eat away at your stomach lining; plus, doctors suspect soda can lead to kidney stones. Be sure to drink plenty of water. To keep enough fluids in your system.
Affects your teeth, too. To keep enough fluids in your system.
500
What is the subject and verb of the following sentence? Sweden is a country in Scandinavia, north of the European continent.
Sweden is the subject and is is the verb.
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