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Review Of Sentence Fragments And Run-on Sentences; Comma Splices, Etc. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Choose the fragment
a) Dressed elegantly in a blue blazer Khaki pants and new penny loafers, the man got down on his knees to propose.
b) In addition to costing more than half of the entire budget allocation, the stadium was behind schedule.
c) Disgruntled by the reduction in health benefits because of the significant drop in tax revenue.
d) I have never eaten a five-course dinner at my fiancé’s mansion.

Choose the fragment
a) After the receptionist led the family to the table, she brought them menus.
b) With Dwayne Wade, Lebron James, and Chris Bosh all playing for the same team.
c) Crossing 8th street quickly and running in the general direction of Marlins Stadium, the robber made his getaway.
d) Stuffed with ground ham, onions, carrots, the chicken pot pie was hot and delicious.

Choose the fragment
a) Beatrice was suspended. Despite the teacher’s having given her permission to publish a class web page.
b) I have learned a lot in the five months I have worked at Walmart, even more than I learned throughout high school.
c) Over the years, my aunt grew up into a woman, and we adopted many of her traditions.
d) Decisions are made every day, difficult decisions such as what to have for dinner.

Choose the fragment
a) In order to become a cosmetologist and open her own beauty salon, Tina had to study and pass a test.
b) Florida is the fourth largest state in the country.
c) Suffering from acute personality disorders for most of his adult life, Tom needed therapy on a daily basis.
d) Beneath the expressway ramp outside the city limits.

Choose the fragment
a) I remember the time my cousin threw me to the ground and yelled at me.
b) Not just this wonderful appetizer, but the entire meal. Making Florida the fourth largest state in the country.
c) I hope you don't catch cold standing out in the rain.
d) I would like to learn how to draw, and I would like to learn how to paint.

Choose the sentence with the comma splice
a) Bryce Harper was one of the top baseball prospects in 2010; he went on to make the National League all-star team.
b) Some writers claim for Persia the discovery of the coffee drink, but there is no evidence to support the claim.
c) Caffeine is considered an addictive substance, and many people cannot function properly without it.
d) Lionel Messi may be the best soccer player in the world today, many still consider Pele the best one ever.

Choose the sentence with the comma splice
a) Technology is just a tool we have; it is how we use it that makes it good or bad.
b) Money continued to flow in, and we started to live the life of the rich, on weekends we ate at expensive restaurants.
c) The orange delta kite climbed quickly and gracefully, and soon Jake realized he had let out the entire reel.
d) Hugo Boss sells attractive men’s sports clothes. Their products are upscale and somewhat expensive.

Choose the sentence with the comma splice
a) Every wall was smashed to rubble. The only thing left of those houses was the land and the rocks from the rubble.
b) We worked from dusk to dawn; never had so many contracts been written in such a short time.
c) The town looked deserted, the streets were so dark and empty that the only thing we could hear was the wind blowing.
d) Money continued to flow in. We started to live the life of the rich; on weekends we ate at expensive restaurants.

Choose the sentence with the comma splice
a) My heart broke, the owners had no insurance.
b) My heart broke because the owners had no insurance.
c) Although the owners had insurance, my heart broke.
d) Because the owners had no insurance, my heart broke.

Choose the run-on sentence.
a) My sister was taller than me when we were young. Now that I am the tallest it is fun.
b) I like learning English it makes me tired.
c) I do, in fact, love him very much.
d) I love school, and I love learning. My teacher is nice.

Choose the sentence with the comma splice
a) The stock market has moved in one direction lately; it has gone down.
b) Brazil has won several world cups championships in soccer. They are always considered a good team.
c) Eliza ran to the store, then she bought some candy.
d) Elvis Presley was a great singer, but he was never really accepted by the country music's mainstream.

Choose the run-on sentence.
a) We should get moving there’s no time to waste.
b) When I get older I want to have a big family; I like big families.
c) We usually leave at 11:00, but today is different we are leaving at 10:30.
d) I wanted to go; however, she didn't want me to go.

Choose the run-on sentence.
a) Cats are friendlier than dogs, although they will eat you when you die.
b) We usually leave at 11:00 but today is different we are leaving at 10:30.
c) People fly all over the world; they spend lots of money on flights.
d) My aunt Rhonda went missing last fall; I think her cats ate her.

Choose the correct sentence
a) Salt-water fish can be very colorful.
b) When Merwin passed the exam.
c) For example, Parrot Fish.
d) Although, he got the last five questions wrong.

Choose the run-on sentence.
a) I like to walk in the woods, and I like to run in the park.
b) Tommy and Camilla are friends; they want to date.
c) Although the time was late, I wanted to practice for one more hour.
d) When I get older I want to have a big family I like big families.

Choose the correct sentence
a) The psychologist met with his clients in a relaxing environment.
b) And encouraged them to meditate after the session.
c) After the session but before the ballgame begins.
d) Because I want to go to the game this afternoon.

Choose the correct sentence
a) Singing in the rain for fun.
b) Although, he eventually worked hard and started for his high school team.
c) Jason wearing only a towel over his uniform.
d) Tom, wearing his baseball cap, walked to the plate.

Choose the correct sentence
a) Who never had to go out anyway.
b) Mom always asked me to walk the dog.
c) Walking the dog in the rain after school on a Saturday.
d) Although he ran into me on the way to the store swinging a cane.

Choose the correct sentence
a) At the meeting.
b) That little girl.
c) The hamster and its wheel.
d) Today we are going to eat ham sandwiches.

Choose the correct sentence
a) Rivers cut deep canyons in the landscape.
b) Weaving their way hundreds of miles through forests and mountains.
c) Because I ate the sandwich.
d) Wearing only a towel to the game.

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