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.
me wash him, he’s dirty.
i’ll get the soap, and you get the tub.