Sentence Fragments And Run-on Sentences Quiz

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    Is the following sentence a run-on or a fragment? The batteries in my calculator died just before the test I had to borrow my friend's calculator.

    • Run-on
    • Fragment
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How much do you know about sentences? Here, we have brought this quiz on sentence fragments and run-on sentences for you. There are various types of sentences in the English language. Two of these are run-on sentences and sentence fragments. Because of a lack of knowledge of the same, many people get confused and use these sentences where they are not required. Take these questions, and you will get a better understanding of them. Let's go.

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  • 2. 

    What is the correct way of fixing this fragment? Was not looking forward to her long lab.

    • Was not looking forward to her long lab Erica.

    • Was was not looking forward to her long lab.

    • Erica was not looking forward to her long lab.

    • Not looking forward to her long lab

    Correct Answer
    A. Erica was not looking forward to her long lab.
    Explanation
    The fragment is missing a subject. More importantly, the way the sentence is structured requires the subject to be placed before the verb.

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  • 3. 

    Is the following sentence a run-on or a fragment? The student was running out of time on the test he had to guess on the final question in hopes of getting some credit.

    • Run-on

    • Fragment

    Correct Answer
    A. Run-on
    Explanation
    The sentence should be separated into two sentences. It should read: "The student was running out of time on the test. He had to guess on the final question in hopes of getting some credit."

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  • 4. 

    Is the following sentence a run-on or a fragment?The was no longer open all night, so the student had to find another place to study.

    • Run-on

    • Fragment

    Correct Answer
    A. Fragment
    Explanation
    This sentence is missing a subject. Corrected, it should read:
    "The library was no longer open all night, so the student had to find another place to study."

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is not conjunction used in correcting a run-on?

    • And

    • But

    • Are

    • So

    Correct Answer
    A. Are
    Explanation
    Are is a verb. The rest are considered to be conjunctions and are commonly used to fix run-on sentences.

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  • 6. 

    What is the correct way of fixing this run-on?Homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight I would likely get very little sleep.

    • Homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight. Would likely get very little sleep.

    • Homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight. I would likely get very little sleep.

    • I would likely get very little sleep homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight.

    • Homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight or I would likely get very little sleep.

    Correct Answer
    A. Homework was taking a lot longer than usual tonight. I would likely get very little sleep.
    Explanation
    (B) correctly separates the two sentences using punctuation. The others attempt to switch the sentences or use the wrong conjunctions.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following are run-on sentences?

    • The engineer in a lab to gain experience.

    • The student needed to get into a class in order to graduate the class was full though.

    • The homework impossible!

    • After years of working hard, the student could work as an engineer he had very big dreams.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The student needed to get into a class in order to graduate the class was full though.
    A. After years of working hard, the student could work as an engineer he had very big dreams.
    Explanation
    A run-on sentence has two subjects and two verbs. Ideally, the sentence should be divided into two sentences or combined. For example, "The student needed to get into a class in order to graduate the class was full, though." could be written as "The student needed to get into a class in order to graduate but the class was full. The run-on “After years of working hard, the  student could work as an engineer he had very big dreams.” could read “After years of working hard, the  student could work as an engineer because he had very big dreams.”

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following are sentence fragments?

    • Engineer a new prototype.

    • The student studied all night he was very tired in the morning.

    • Talking to the teacher in class often left the student confused he had to visit his office hours.

    • Applied to jobs all weekend but only heard back from one company.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Engineer a new prototype.
    A. Applied to jobs all weekend but only heard back from one company.
    Explanation
    Fragments will be missing either a subject or a verb. For instance, "The engineer a new prototype" should read, "The engineer designed a new prototype. The fragment “applied to jobs all weekend but only heard back from one company.” Should read, “ The man applied to jobs all weekend but only heard back from one company.”

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following are considered verbs?

    • Are

    • Calculated

    • Assistant

    • Instructed

    • Teacher

    • Engineered

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Are
    A. Calculated
    A. Instructed
    A. Engineered
    Explanation
    Verbs are words that describe actions, occurrences, or states of being. In this list, "are," "calculated," "instructed," and "engineered" are considered verbs. "Are" is a form of the verb "to be," indicating a state of being. "Calculated," "instructed," and "engineered" are past participles, commonly used to indicate actions performed in the past. These verbs are essential for expressing actions and states in sentences. On the other hand, "assistant" and "teacher" are nouns, referring to a role or a person who performs specific tasks, rather than describing an action or state.

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