Fragments/Run-Ons
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. Running through the park at full speed.
B. The excited puppy chased the yellow tennis ball.
C. Because the storm was approaching quickly.
D. Under the large oak tree in my backyard.
B. The excited puppy chased the yellow tennis ball.
Identify the type of sentence: "The heavy rain created a massive puddle in the driveway."
A. Complex
B. Simple
C. Compound
D. Compound-Complex
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: The group of students ___ to attend the field trip next week.
A. want
B. wants
C. is wanting
D. has wanting
A. want
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?
A. For the camping trip we need a tent sleeping bags and flashlights.
B. For the camping trip we need a tent, sleeping bags, and flashlights.
C. For the camping trip, we need a tent, sleeping bags, and flashlights.
D. For the camping trip, we need, a tent, sleeping bags, and flashlights.
C. For the camping trip, we need a tent, sleeping bags, and flashlights.
Which sentence uses the modifying phrase correctly?
A. Running through the park, the trees swayed in the breeze.
B. Exhausted from the race, Sarah collapsed onto the bench.
C. Walking down the street, the lost wallet was found.
D. Barking loudly, the mailman ran from the dog.
B. Exhausted from the race, Sarah collapsed onto the bench.
Identify the run-on sentence:
A. The movie was exciting the special effects were amazing.
B. Although we waited for hours, the bus never came.
C. She loves reading fantasy novels.
D. The children played outside until sunset.
A. The movie was exciting the special effects were amazing.
Which type of sentence is this? "I wanted to buy a new game, but I didn't have enough money."
A. Compound
B. Compound-Complex
C. Complex
D. Simple
A. Compound
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
A. Each of the books have colorful illustrations.
B. Neither the teacher nor the students was present.
C. The collection of stamps were valuable.
D. Either John or Mary are going to the party.
A. Each of the books have colorful illustrations.
Identify the correct punctuation for this compound sentence: "I wanted to go to the movies ___ but I had too much homework."
A. movies but,
B. movies but
C. movies, but,
D. movies, but
D. movies, but
Identify the sentence with the misplaced modifier:
A. The student handed in his completed homework to the teacher.
B. The chef carefully prepared the meal with fresh ingredients.
C. On the table covered with dust sat a vase.
D. Looking through the window broken, John saw a bird.
D. Looking through the window broken, John saw a bird.
Which sentence needs to be corrected for a fragment error?
A. The teacher assigned homework yesterday.
B. Walking to school every morning with my friends.
C. They completed the project on time.
D. We celebrated her birthday last weekend.
B. Walking to school every morning with my friends.
Determine the sentence type: 'Although it was snowing, we decided to walk to school.'
A. Compound-Complex
B. Complex
C. Compound
D. Simple
B. Complex
Select the sentence with proper subject-verb agreement when dealing with compound subjects:
A. Salt and pepper makes the dish tasty.
B. The dog and cat is playing in the yard.
C. Both my sister and brother work at the hospital.
D. The principal, along with the teachers, have arrived.
C. Both my sister and brother work at the hospital.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence containing an introductory phrase? "After the long and tiring soccer game the team went out for pizza."
A. After 'out'
B. After 'long'
C. After 'game'
D. After 'team'
C. After 'game'
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
A. The children played happily in the garden.
B. While reading the book, the story became more interesting.
C. The teacher explained the lesson clearly to the class.
D. Standing on the hilltop, we saw the sunset.
B. While reading the book, the story became more interesting.
Choose the sentence that contains both a fragment and a run-on error:
A. Since the concert ended late driving home was difficult the roads were empty.
B. The museum closed early, so we went home.
C. The storm approaching. We rushed inside the house it was raining hard.
D. She finished her homework and went to bed.
C. The storm approaching. We rushed inside the house it was raining hard.
What is the structure of this sentence? "When the bell rang, the students packed their bags, and the teacher dismissed the class."
A. Compound
B. Complex
C. Simple
D. Compound-Complex
D. Compound-Complex
In the sentence "One of the students who ____ in the debate team won first place," which verb form is correct?
A. participate
B. participates
C. are
D. were
B. participates
Which sentence correctly uses a comma with coordinate adjectives?
A. It was a bright, sunny day at the beach.
B. She wore a bright, sweater to the party.
C. He bought a modern, sports car last week.
D. The fierce, jungle tiger roared loudly.
A. It was a bright, sunny day at the beach.
Select the sentence with the correctly placed modifier:
A. Nearly everyone has read that book in the class.
B. The store only sells organic produce.
C. The team almost won every game this season.
D. We saw many dolphins swimming in the ocean.
D. We saw many dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Select the correctly written sentence that combines two independent clauses (complete thoughts):
A. The car broke down we called a tow truck.
B. The sun was setting, and the temperature was dropping rapidly.
C. When the alarm went off in the morning.
D. Running through the sprinklers on a hot summer day.
B. The sun was setting, and the temperature was dropping rapidly.
Identify the type of sentence: "The cat slept on the windowsill while the dog barked at the mailman."
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Compound-Complex
D. Complex
D. Complex
Choose the sentence that shows correct agreement with indefinite pronouns:
A. Everybody were excited about the school dance.
B. Someone have left their jacket in the classroom.
C. Each of the participants has submitted their form.
D. Nobody have seen the missing textbook.
C. Each of the participants has submitted their form.
Which sentence correctly sets off the non-essential clause (appositive)?
A. My sister, who lives in New York, is coming to visit.
B. My sister who lives in New York, is coming to visit.
C. My sister who, lives in New York, is coming to visit.
D. My sister, who lives in New York is coming to visit.
A. My sister, who lives in New York, is coming to visit.
Select the sentence with the most effective modifier placement.
A. The chef carefully and skillfully prepared the meal.
B. The chef prepared carefully and skillfully the meal.
C. Carefully and skillfully the meal was prepared by the chef.
D. The meal was prepared the chef carefully and skillfully.
A. The chef carefully and skillfully prepared the meal.