Fragments & Run-On Sentences

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Instructions: Can you spot the sentence fragments and run-on sentences? Sharpen your writing skills with this quiz!

1.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
A
Running through the park on a sunny day.
B
She went to the store.
C
The birds sang loudly.
D
We enjoyed the concert.
2.
Which sentence is a run-on?
A
Although I love cooking, she loves baking.
B
I love cooking. She loves baking.
C
I love cooking she loves baking.
D
I love cooking, and she loves baking.
3.
What is a sentence fragment?
A
A sentence with a spelling error
B
A sentence with too many words
C
An incomplete sentence missing a subject, verb, or complete thought
D
A sentence that ends with a question mark
4.
Which is a comma splice (a type of run-on)?
A
After going home, I ate dinner.
B
I went home, I ate dinner.
C
I went home, and I ate dinner.
D
I went home. I ate dinner.
5.
How can you fix a run-on sentence?
A
Add a period and capitalize the next word
B
Add a comma and coordinating conjunction
C
Use a semicolon
D
All of the above
6.
Which is a complete sentence?
A
The sun came out.
B
While waiting for the bus.
C
Because she was late.
D
After the rain stopped.
7.
Which is a fragment?
A
She smiled.
B
It rained.
C
The book on the table near the window.
D
Stop!
8.
Fix the run-on: 'He was tired he went to bed early.'
A
He was tired he, went to bed early.
B
He was tired he went, to bed early.
C
He was tired, he went to bed early.
D
He was tired, so he went to bed early.
9.
Why is 'Because I said so.' a fragment when standing alone?
A
It starts with 'because,' making it a dependent clause.
B
It has no verb.
C
It is too short.
D
It ends with a period.
10.
Which sentence is correct?
A
The movie was great; I loved the ending.
B
The movie was great I loved the ending.
C
The movie was great, I loved the ending.
D
The movie was great I, loved the ending.
11.
A complete sentence must have ___.
A
At least ten words
B
An adjective and an adverb
C
A subject and a predicate expressing a complete thought
D
A comma and a period
12.
Which is a fused sentence (run-on with no punctuation)?
A
She danced, and he sang.
B
She danced; he sang.
C
She danced he sang.
D
She danced. He sang.
13.
Fix the fragment: 'Walking to the store on a rainy afternoon.'
A
Walking to the store, on a rainy afternoon.
B
Walking to the store on a rainy afternoon, she forgot her umbrella.
C
To the store, walking on a rainy afternoon.
D
Walking, to the store on a rainy afternoon.
14.
Which is NOT a way to fix a comma splice?
A
Remove the subject from the second clause
B
Add a conjunction after the comma
C
Replace the comma with a semicolon
D
Replace the comma with a period
15.
Can a single word be a complete sentence?
A
Only if it is a noun.
B
Only in informal writing.
C
No, sentences must have at least three words.
D
Yes, imperative sentences like 'Stop!' are complete.

Answer Key

Question 1

A. Running through the park on a sunny day.

Question 2

C. I love cooking she loves baking.

Question 3

C. An incomplete sentence missing a subject, verb, or complete thought

Question 4

B. I went home, I ate dinner.

Question 5

D. All of the above

Question 6

A. The sun came out.

Question 7

C. The book on the table near the window.

Question 8

D. He was tired, so he went to bed early.

Question 9

A. It starts with 'because,' making it a dependent clause.

Question 10

A. The movie was great; I loved the ending.

Question 11

C. A subject and a predicate expressing a complete thought

Question 12

C. She danced he sang.

Question 13

B. Walking to the store on a rainy afternoon, she forgot her umbrella.

Question 14

A. Remove the subject from the second clause

Question 15

D. Yes, imperative sentences like 'Stop!' are complete.

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