Sentence Fragments And Run-on Sentences

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Sentence Fragments And Run-on Sentences - Quiz

This quiz is designed to test your ability to identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences.

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1.

True or false? A run-on sentence is an independent clause and a dependent clause seperated by a comma.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Name a few dependent marker words.
- A.
  
  And
- B.
  
  Since
- C.
  
  After
- D.
  
  Therefore
3.

An indepndent clause...
- A.
  
  Contains a subject, but not a verb.
- B.
  
  Does not express a complete thought.
- C.
  
  Can be used as a sentence.
- D.
  
  Is often marked by a dependent marker.
4.

Which of these are complete sentences?
- A.
  
  1. When John went to the park.
- B.
  
  2. John went to the park.
- C.
  
  3. John went to the park he walked his dog.
- D.
  
  4. When John went to the park, he walked his dog.
5.

True or false? "While Sally was at the icecream shop." is a complete sentence
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

True or false? "George is at the library." is a complete sentence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

How can a run-on sentence be corrected?
- A.
  
  By adding a period.
- B.
  
  By adding a semicolon
- C.
  
  By adding a colon
- D.
  
  By changing one of the clauses to a dependent clause and adding a comma
8.

True or false? A dependent marker can be used to mark a depedent clause.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

A dependent clause...
- A.
  
  Contains a subject and a verb.
- B.
  
  Can be a sentence by itself.
- C.
  
  Expresses a complete thought.
- D.
  
  Does not have a subject.
10.

True or false? "When Joe leaves the house, he always takes his keys with him." is a run-on sentence.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False