Question

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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

He wrote a book.

It is short.

Many people like it.

Mostly the ending.

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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

Let’s play a video game.

Do you have this one?

Since you don’t have it.

We can play something else.

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

To correct a run-on sentence you should place a

semicolon between the two independent clauses

semicolon between the two dependent clauses

comma between the two independent clauses

comma between the two dependent clauses

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A dependent clause is a group of words that

leaves a thought unfinished

can make sense on its own

makes up a sentence

uses inappropriate punctuation

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A sentence fragment

expresses a complete thought

fails to express a complete thought

connects two complete thoughts together

puts two incomplete thoughts together

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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

My computer hates me I really think it does.

If you have had computer problems, you understand.

It is not easy to learn everything about troubleshooting.

Many people spend hours trying to fix computer problems.

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A sentence that combines two or more complete thoughts without using proper punctuation is known as

a dependent clause

a sentence fragment

a run-on sentence

an independent clause

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

A group of words that includes a subject and verb and makes sense on its own is a

sentence

dependent clause

fragment

comma splice

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Which of the following correctly uses a semicolon?

Dinner; is the most important part of my day.

After a good dinner; I like to have something sweet.

My favorite thing to eat; is dessert.

I like ice cream; it is delicious.

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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

The dog is in serious need of a bath.

He stinks every time he goes outside.

Please help me wash him, he’s dirty.

I’ll get the soap, and you get the tub.

Answer 1

1- A sentence fragment does not express a complete thought. A sentence fragment are groups of words that look like sentences, but there are not.

In this case, the fragment sentence is the folowwing: Mostly the ending.

2- Since you don't have it ( does not expresses a complete thought)

3- Correct run-on sentence: semicolon between the two independent clauses. You can also use period instead.

4- A dependent clause is a group of words that leaves a thought unfinished.

5- A sentence frangment fails to express a complete thought.

6- Run-on example: My computer hates me I really think it does. There're two independent clauses. You will need to use a semicolon or a period.

7- Run-on sentence.

8- A sentence.

9- Correct: I like ice cream; It is delicious.

10- Please help me wash him, he’s dirty. This sentence is an example of comma splice. A semicolon or otherwise a period is needed.