Run-Ons & Fragments
Which sentence is a run-on?
A. I finished my work, and I turned it in.
B. Because I finished my work.
C. I finished my work I turned it in.
D. I finished my work.
C. I finished my work I turned it in.
What type of sentence is this?
I studied for the exam, and I passed.
A. Simple
B. Complex
C. Compound
D. Compound-complex
C. Compound
Which punctuation correctly completes the sentence?
I was tired ___ I finished the assignment anyway.
A. ,
B. ;
C. .
D. :
B. ;
What error is in the sentence below?
Running to catch the bus, the backpack fell.
A. Misplaced modifier
B. Run - On
C. Dangling modifier
D. Fragment
C. Dangling modifier
Choose the correct verb for each sentence.
The list of required materials ___ on the board.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. be
The list of names on the permission slips ___ missing.
A. are
B. is
C. have been
D. was
1. B - is
2. B - is
Which revision correctly fixes the fragment?
Even though the instructions were posted online.
A. Even though the instructions were posted online, students still had questions.
B. Even though the instructions were posted online;
C. Even though the instructions were posted online students still had questions
D. Even though the instructions were posted online,
A. Even though the instructions were posted online, students still had questions.
How many clauses are in the sentence below?
Because the test was difficult, students studied longer, and teachers offered help.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
B. 3
Which punctuation best fits the sentence?
I wanted to leave early ___ my work was unfinished.
A. ,
B. .
C. ;
D. :
C. ;
Which revision removes the ambiguity?
She handed the assignment to the teacher covered in red ink.
A. She handed the assignment covered in red ink to the teacher.
B. Covered in red ink, she handed the assignment to the teacher.
C. She handed the assignment to the teacher, which was covered in red ink.
D. She handed the assignment to the teacher who was covered in red ink.
A. She handed the assignment covered in red ink to the teacher.
Which sentence is grammatically correct AND stylistically effective?
A. Although the students were tired, but they continued working.
B. The students were tired; however they continued working.
C. Although the students were tired, they continued working.
D. The students were tired, they continued working.
C. Although the students were tired, they continued working.
Which revision best corrects the sentence?
The teacher explained the directions clearly, the students still had questions.
A. The teacher explained the directions clearly, the students still had questions.
B. The teacher explained the directions clearly; the students still had questions.
C. The teacher explained the directions clearly but; the students still had questions.
D. The teacher explained the directions clearly because the students still had questions.
B. The teacher explained the directions clearly; the students still had questions.
Which revision best emphasizes cause and effect?
The test was difficult. Many students asked for extra help.
A. Because the test was difficult, many students asked for extra help.
B. The test was difficult, and many students asked for extra help.
C. The test was difficult; many students asked for extra help.
D. The test was difficult, many students asked for extra help.
A. Because the test was difficult, many students asked for extra help.
Which revision is correct?
The meeting was cancelled, we found out after school.
A. The meeting was cancelled, we found out after school.
B. The meeting was cancelled because we found out after school.
C. The meeting was cancelled but we found out after school.
D. The meeting was cancelled; we found out after school.
D. The meeting was cancelled; we found out after school.
Which errors are present in the sentence?
Being that the assignment was late, the points was deducted.
A. Subject-verb agreement only
B. Incorrect subordinating conjunction only
C. Agreement and incorrect subordinating conjunction
D. Run-on and fragment
C. Agreement and incorrect subordinating conjunction
Which change, if any, is needed?
Neither of the options seem appealing.
A. No change
B. Change seem to seems
C. Change Neither to None
D. Add a comma after options
B. Change seem to seems
Which sentence is correct and clear?
A. Students finished early they were allowed to leave.
B. Students finished early; they were allowed to leave.
C. Students finished early but; they were allowed to leave.
D. Students finished early because; they were allowed to leave.
B. Students finished early; they were allowed to leave.
How many independent and dependent clauses are in the following sentence, and what type of sentence is it?
Although the students studied all night, they still struggled on the test, and their teacher was concerned.
A. 2 independent, 1 dependent — compound-complex
B. 1 independent, 2 dependent — complex
C. 3 independent, 0 dependent — compound
D. 2 independent, 2 dependent — compound-complex
A. 2 independent, 1 dependent — compound-complex
Why does the semicolon NOT work in the sentence below?
I wanted to stay after school; because I needed extra help.
A. A semicolon cannot join a dependent clause.
B. A semicolon replaces a comma.
C. A semicolon must be followed by a verb.
D. A semicolon creates a run-on.
A. A semicolon cannot join a dependent clause.
Which revision correctly fixes the modifier issue?
Covered in annotations, the essays were returned to the students.
A. Covered in annotations, the students returned the essays.
B. The essays were returned to the students covered in annotations.
C. The students returned the essays, which were covering annotations.
D. The essays, covered in annotations, were returned to the students.
D. The essays, covered in annotations, were returned to the students.
Being that the assignment was late, the points was deducted.
a. Subject-verb agreement
b. Incorrect subordinating conjunction
c. Misplaced modifier
d. Run-on
(More than one is correct)
a. Subject-verb agreement
b. Incorrect subordinating conjunction
Which option explains why the sentence below is incorrect?
The deadline passed, no extensions were given.
A. It is a fragment.
B. It has incorrect verb tense.
C. It contains a dangling modifier.
D. It is a comma splice.
D. It is a comma splice.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated, grammatically sound, and a true compound-complex sentence?
A. While students studied for finals, they completed their assignments, but some forgot to submit them.
B. Students studied for finals they completed their assignments but, some forgot to submit them.
C. Students studied for finals, and while they completed their assignments, they forgot to submit some.
D. While students studied for finals they completed their assignments, and some forgot to submit them.
A. While students studied for finals, they completed their assignments, but some forgot to submit them.
Which sentence is the strongest for formal writing?
A. The students were tired, they kept working.
B. The students were tired; however, they kept working.
C. The students were tired but they kept working.
D. Although the students were tired, but they kept working.
B. The students were tired; however, they kept working.
Choose the sentence that is both grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning most clearly.
A. Covered in ink, the students returned their essays carefully.
B. The students returned their essays, covered in ink, carefully.
C. The students, covered in ink, returned their essays carefully.
D. The essays, covered in ink, were returned carefully by the students.
D. The essays, covered in ink, were returned carefully by the students.
Explanation:
D clearly shows that it is the essays that are covered in ink, removing ambiguity.
A incorrectly makes it sound like the students are covered in ink.
B is slightly ambiguous; “covered in ink” could modify either the essays or the students.
C clearly modifies the students, which is not the intended meaning.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and most appropriate for formal academic writing?
A. A number of students is planning to apply early decision.
B. A number of students are planning to apply early decision.
C. The number of students are planning to apply early decision.
D. The number of students have planning to apply early decision.
B. A number of students are planning to apply early decision.