Run On Sentences
Sentence Coordination
Sentence Suboordination
Sentence Fragments
Misc
100
This is a type of run-on sentences that joins two independent clauses without punctuation
What is a fused sentence
100
These are the coordinating conjunctions used to join simple sentences
What are FANBOYS
100
This is a clause that has a subject and a verb, but it does not make sense by itself. It cannot stand alone.
What is a dependent clause
100
A sentence is a fragment when it's missing one of these things.
What is a subject, a verb, or a complete idea
100
Does the following sentence have subjects and verbs that agree? Cristina, plus her mother-in-law, is visiting Venezuela over the summer.
What is Yes
200
This is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined incorrectly with only a comma
What is a comma splice
200
When you have a sentence with a FANBOYS, if the sentence needs a comma, it always goes here.
What is before the FANBOY
200
When you start a sentence with a dependent clause, it always needs this between the clauses.
What is a comma
200
A sentence becomes a fragment when the verb is turned into this form.
What is an -ing verb.
200
These are two examples of indefinite pronouns; they are always considered singular.
What is one, anyone, someone, etc.
300
Correct the following statement: I was constantly in trouble during my years in middle school incidentally my older brother was a discipline prob- lem at the same school.
What is I was constantly in trouble during my years in middle school. Incidentally my older brother was a discipline problem at the same school. or I was constantly in trouble during my years in middle school; incidentally my older brother was a discipline problem at the same school.
300
This is what FANBOYS stands for
What is For And Nor But Or Yet So
300
The following words are all considered this term. After, although, as, as if, because, before, even though, if, in order that, since, so that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, whether, while
What is a subordinating conjunctions
300
A complete sentence can become a fragment when you add this type of conjunction to it.
What is a subordinating conjunction. (because, since, etc.)
300
A Team, Class, Committee, audience, company, corporation, family, jury, etc. is considered this type of noun, and is always considered singular.
What is a collective noun.
400
Correct the following statement: My six-year-old son spent eight months in a hospital, so he started first grade late
What is a trick question! The statement is correct!
400
Is this sentence correct? LaShonda has never seen snow nor has she experienced the beauty of spring in a northern climate.
What is yes!
400
Is the following sentence correct? As the water level in the basement began to rise and threaten the first floor of the house my brother frantically called the number of an emergency plumbing service
What is No
400
How many sentence fragments are in the following paragraph? There is nothing in the world. Like sleeping under a soft, warm quilt. My grandmother had an old quilt on her guest room bed. I was always thrilled to sleep under that puffy covering. When I was a child. In fact, I always hoped for cold weather during my visits to her house. Then I could enjoy the nighttime comfort of the quilt. To be used not only for my bed but also for napping on the sofa.
What is 4 fragments
400
In the following sentence, this verb should be used. Neither the students nor the teacher ________ on time to class.
What is was
500
How many errors are in the following paragraph? I cannot afford to get sick. I have a full-time job and I go to college at night. I pay for my own rent, food, clothes, transportation, and tuition. Health insurance is too expensive for me. Sometimes I get a cold or the flu and I fight it with aspirin and cough drops. I spread germs but I have no choice. I cannot miss classes, I would be wasting my tuition fees. My job does not pay me for sick days so I cannot afford any absences. Illness has no place on my calendar or in my budget, however, illness finds a place in my life.
What is 6
500
Is this sentence correct? Eric may look for work at the local hospital or he may leave the area for more job opportunities.
What is no!
500
Is the following sentence correct? Because my supervisor insists on punctuality I come to work early every morning.
What is No.
500
How many fragments are in the following paragraph? Most people are forgetful at times, but they could spare themselves the consequences of these memory lapses. It doesn't take much to fight absent-mindedness. A pencil and some paper. Some people cannot remember class assignments and should write them down. Immediately. Others arrive at the supermarket, do their shopping, but return home without half of the essentials such as milk or bread.
What is 2 fragments
500
This is the pronoun that should be used int his sentence. The baseball team celebrated ______ final victory.
What is its
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