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About Fragments & Run-On Sentences
Give your memory a workout with Fragments & Run-On Sentences: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Can you spot the sentence fragments and run-on sentences? Sharpen your writing skills with this quiz! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
Answer: Running through the park on a sunny day.
2. Which sentence is a run-on?
Answer: I love cooking she loves baking.
3. What is a sentence fragment?
Answer: An incomplete sentence missing a subject, verb, or complete thought
4. Which is a comma splice (a type of run-on)?
Answer: I went home, I ate dinner.
5. How can you fix a run-on sentence?
Answer: All of the above
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fragments & Run-On Sentences take?
Most players finish Fragments & Run-On Sentences in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Fragments & Run-On Sentences?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Fragments & Run-On Sentences?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Fragments & Run-On Sentences fits comfortably in one sitting.
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