Sentence Fragments Or Run-on Sentences Quiz

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1. The following sentence is a sentence fragment: "Unless you eat it."

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Unless what? The sentence is lacking in information necessary to be understood. Also, "unless" is on the list of words that, when used in a sentence, requires more information to be understood. List at: http://www.myenglishteacher.net/sentencefragments.html

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Sentence Fragments Or Run-on Sentences Quiz - Quiz

This quiz assesses understanding of sentence fragments and run-on sentences, crucial elements of English grammar. It tests the ability to identify and correct these common mistakes, enhancing writing... see moreclarity and coherence. see less

2. Which sentence is a sentence fragment?

Explanation

What happens because he said so? More information is needed.

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3. The following sentence is a sentence fragment: "I jumped."

Explanation

Sentence has a subject and a verb and does not need additional information to be understood.

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4. Fix this sentence: "The store is about to close because of the holidays and if you don't get there soon you will have to drive into town."

Explanation

Two independent clauses joined by a small conjunction (and). Because the sentence is complex, it is necessary to separate them with a comma.

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5. The following sentence is a run-on sentence: "Bill has delivered the mail, however, he has gotten sick from being in the rain."

Explanation

Two independent clauses are joined by a transitional expression. This should really be two sentences or use a semi-colon.

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6. The following is a run-on sentence: "After watching the movie, I was afraid."

Explanation

The sentence contains a subject, a verb, and a direct object. The direct object is needed because of the word "after".

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7. Which is not a correct method to fix the following sentence? "I like dogs I hate cats."

Explanation

Option C needs a conjunction. A has a conjunction, B uses a semi-colon properly, and D divides the two complete ideas into two sentences.

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8. What's wrong with this sentence: "This is a simple question, you better answer it correctly."

Explanation

The sentence needs a conjunction (and, but, for, nor, yet, or, so) after the comma or a semi-colon in place of the comma.

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9. Fix this sentence: "Having studied well for ENG 101 and having reviewed all of the additional information supplied by Ms. Glova, John, who had never made a quiz before, knew he was ready to make at least one confusing question."

Explanation

The sentence follows the rules to avoid being a run-on sentence.

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10. Check the option(s) that correctly repair the run-on sentence.I want to stay at home she wants to go shopping.

Explanation

The fourth option is wrong because it uses a comma before a transitional expression. Here, it is best to separate the sentences with a period or at least a semi-colon.

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The following sentence is a sentence fragment: "Unless you eat...
Which sentence is a sentence fragment?
The following sentence is a sentence fragment: "I jumped."
Fix this sentence: "The store is about to close because of the...
The following sentence is a run-on sentence: "Bill has delivered...
The following is a run-on sentence: "After watching the movie, I...
Which is not a correct method to fix the following sentence? "I...
What's wrong with this sentence: "This is a simple question,...
Fix this sentence: "Having studied well for ENG 101 and having...
Check the option(s) that correctly repair the run-on sentence.I want...
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