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Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

A. Let’s play a video game.

B. Do you have this one?

C. Since you don’t have it.

D. We can play something else.

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A dependent clause

A. expresses a complete thought

B. leaves a thought unfinished

C. is a sentence

D. contains a comma splice

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

A. My computer hates me I really think it does.

B. If you have had computer problems, you understand.

C. It is not easy to learn everything about troubleshooting.

D. Many people spend hours trying to fix computer problems.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A run-on sentence is

A. missing a subject

B. missing a verb

C. a writing error

D. an incomplete thought

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

An independent clause

A. contains a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own

B. is missing a subject but makes sense on its own

C. is missing a subject and cannot stand on its own

D. is missing either a subject or a verb and cannot stand alone

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A comma

A. cannot be used to correct most run-on sentences

B. can be used to correct most run-on sentences

C. can be used to combine two independent clauses correctly

D. is required to combine two dependent clauses correctly

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

An independent clause can

A. make sense on its own

B. be a fragment

C. serve as a comma splice

D. be a run-on sentence

2 Answers

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The answers are as follows:

Question 1: C. Since you don’t have it.
"Since you don't have it." is an example of a dependent clause and is considered a sentence fragment without an independent clause to connect to.

Question 5: B. leaves a thought unfinished
A dependent clause leaves a thought unfinished and again, must be joined with an independent clause. Most of the time, dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions such as: after, before, since.

Question 6: A. My computer hates me I really think it does.
Letter A is an example of a run-on sentence since it involves two independent clauses that have no proper conjunction to connect them.The two independent clauses are: "My computer hates me." & "I really think it does."

Question 7: C. a writing error
Run-on sentences are generally considered errors. However, certain authors intentionally use them as 'stylistic' errors to add flavor to their work.

Question 8: A. contains a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own
An independent clause
contains a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own. An example would be, "Sam feels sad." Not only can independent clauses stand on their own, they are also the lacking ingredient for dependent clauses to become complete. For instance, "Since it is Monday, Sam feels sad."

Question 9: C. can be used to combine two independent clauses correctly
A comma can be used along with a proper conjunction to link two independent clauses. An example is, "Today is Monday, and Sam is sad."

Question 10: A.make sense on its own
It has been reiterated here many time that independent clauses can stand on their own.

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Question 1: C. Since you don’t have it.
Question 5: B. leaves a thought unfinished
Question 6:
A. My computer hates me I really think it does.
Question 7: None of the above
Question 8 :
A. contains a subject and a verb and makes sense on its own
Question 9 :
C. can be used to combine two independent clauses correctly
Question 10:
A. make sense on its own
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