Sentence Fragments Quiz (Easy) - Innisdale Ss
Test your understanding of sentence fragments.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
The dog playing under the porch.
- B.
The dog is playing under the porch.
Correct Answer
B. The dog is playing under the porch.Explanation
The correct answer is "The dog is playing under the porch." This sentence is written correctly because it includes a subject ("The dog"), a verb ("is playing"), and a prepositional phrase ("under the porch"). It follows the correct sentence structure of subject-verb-object and provides a complete thought. In contrast, the first sentence is incomplete and lacks a verb, making it grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
Mark fainted just before the end of the game.
- B.
Just before the end of the game.
Correct Answer
A. Mark fainted just before the end of the game.Explanation
The given sentence "Mark fainted just before the end of the game." is written correctly. It is a complete sentence that follows the subject-verb-object structure. It provides a clear and concise statement about Mark fainting at a specific time, which is just before the end of the game.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
Taking long naps in the backyard.
- B.
Grandfather loves taking long naps in the backyard.
Correct Answer
B. Grandfather loves taking long naps in the backyard.Explanation
The correct answer is "Grandfather loves taking long naps in the backyard." This sentence is written correctly because it has a subject (Grandfather), a verb (loves), and a complete thought (taking long naps in the backyard). The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear meaning.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
Down at the pharmacy on the corner of Main and Elmwood Street, next to McDonalds.
- B.
Lucy works down at the pharmacy on the corner of Main and Elmwood Street, next to McDonalds.
Correct Answer
B. Lucy works down at the pharmacy on the corner of Main and Elmwood Street, next to McDonalds.Explanation
The sentence "Lucy works down at the pharmacy on the corner of Main and Elmwood Street, next to McDonalds" is written correctly because it includes a subject (Lucy), a verb (works), and provides clear information about where Lucy works (the pharmacy on the corner of Main and Elmwood Street, next to McDonalds). The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a complete thought.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
The three-alarm blaze roared, quickly engulfing the building.
- B.
The roaring three-alarm blaze, which quickly engulfed the building.
Correct Answer
A. The three-alarm blaze roared, quickly engulfing the building.Explanation
The correct answer is "The three-alarm blaze roared, quickly engulfing the building." This sentence is written correctly because it uses the appropriate verb tense ("roared") and adverb ("quickly") to describe the action of the blaze engulfing the building. The sentence is also structured in a clear and concise manner.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
Every time I leave the house.
- B.
Every time I leave the house, Duke barks.
Correct Answer
B. Every time I leave the house, Duke barks.Explanation
The correct answer is "Every time I leave the house, Duke barks." This sentence is written correctly because it includes a subject (I), a verb (leave), and a complete thought (Duke barks) that is connected to the main clause with a comma. The first sentence "Every time I leave the house" is incomplete and does not form a complete thought.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
People were walking cautiously through the dark corridors.
- B.
People walking cautiously through the dark corridors during the power outage.
Correct Answer
A. People were walking cautiously through the dark corridors.Explanation
The correct answer is "People were walking cautiously through the dark corridors." This sentence is written correctly because it includes a subject (People), a verb (were walking), and an adverb (cautiously) to describe how they were walking. It also provides additional information about the location (dark corridors). The second sentence is incorrect because it lacks a verb and does not form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
Across the hall from the cafeteria.
- B.
The gym is across the hall from the cafeteria.
Correct Answer
B. The gym is across the hall from the cafeteria.Explanation
The sentence "The gym is across the hall from the cafeteria" is written correctly because it is a complete sentence that includes a subject (the gym) and a predicate (is across the hall from the cafeteria). It also uses proper grammar and punctuation. The other sentence "Across the hall from the cafeteria" is not a complete sentence as it lacks a subject and a predicate.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
The swimmer practising for two hours.
- B.
The swimmer practised for two hours.
Correct Answer
B. The swimmer practised for two hours.Explanation
The correct answer is "The swimmer practised for two hours." This sentence is written correctly because it follows the correct verb tense. "Practised" is the past tense of the verb "practice," which is appropriate for describing an action that occurred in the past. Additionally, the sentence includes the preposition "for," which is used to indicate the duration of time.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following sentences is written CORRECTLY?
- A.
The children had a great time at the party.
- B.
Had a great time at the party.
Correct Answer
A. The children had a great time at the party.Explanation
The correct answer is "The children had a great time at the party." This sentence is written correctly because it includes a subject ("The children"), a verb ("had"), and a complete thought ("a great time at the party"). The sentence is grammatically correct and conveys a clear meaning. On the other hand, "Had a great time at the party" is not a complete sentence as it lacks a subject.Rate this question:
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