FSU: COM 3150 (2)
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) They met during the Vietnam War. B) During the Vietnam War when they were in the infantry. C) Having met when they were in the infantry during the Vietnam War.
A) They met during the Vietnam War.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Watching television is addictive. B) Believing that watching television is addictive. C) The addiction of watching television.
A) Watching television is addictive.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) We parked in front of a fire hydrant, for it was the only space available. B) We parked in front of a fire hydrant it was the only space available. C) We parked in front of a fire hydrant, it was the only space available.
A) We parked in front of a fire hydrant, for it was the only space available.
Which of the following is a fragment? A) The vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. B) The autumnal equinox, which in 1995 fell on September 23. C) It marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. D) On these dates, day and night are exactly the same length.
B) The autumnal equinox, which in 1995 fell on September 23.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Abraham Lincoln, America's sixteenth president. B) America's sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War. C) Assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, America's sixteenth president.
B) America's sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Sam walked down the gravel road, he looked back only once to nod goodbye. B) As Sam walked down the gravel road, he looked back only once to nod goodbye. C) Sam walked down the gravel road he looked back only once to nod goodbye.
B) As Sam walked down the gravel road, he looked back only once to nod goodbye.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) When basketball became my favorite sport. B) Basketball has become my favorite sport. C) My favorite sport, basketball.
B) Basketball has become my favorite sport.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) He didn't want to talk about it, he wanted to be alone. B) He didn't want to talk about it. He wanted to be alone. C) He didn't want to talk about it he wanted to be alone.
B) He didn't want to talk about it. He wanted to be alone.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Gwendolyn Brooks, a great poet. B) Because she was a great poet. C) Gwendolyn Brooks was a great poet.
C) Gwendolyn Brooks was a great poet.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Located along the path of the sun, moon, and major planets. B) Are the twelve constellations of the Zodiac. C) A constellation is a group of stars. D) To which names have been given according to the shapes these groups seem to form.
C) A constellation is a group of stars.
Which of the following is a fragment? A) Perhaps the most notorious concentration camps in history are Auschwitz and Dachau. B) Auschwitz is in Poland, Dachau in Germany. C) Along with many other death camps built by the Nazis. D) Auschwitz and Dachau were used to imprison and kill millions of Jews, Poles, and other groups the Nazis called "undesirable."
C) Along with many other death camps built by the Nazis.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Not having completed the assignment. B) When he realized he could not complete the assignment. C) He could not complete the assignment.
C) He could not complete the assignment.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar I'm certain I've heard it before. B) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar, I'm certain I've heard it before. C) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar; I'm certain I've heard it before.
C) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar; I'm certain I've heard it before.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Angry about the way my sister treated my friends. B) Because I was angry about the way my sister treated my friends. C) When I became angry about the way my sister treated my friends. D) I was angry about the way my sister treated my friends.
D) I was angry about the way my sister treated my friends.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Spoon River Anthology, a collection of fascinating poems that were written by Edgar Lee Masters. B) Each poem spoken by a dead person. C) Buried in the cemetery of a small American village that Edgar Lee Masters created in his mind as the setting for this book. D) The people who tell us about their lives in these poems are based upon real people from Edgar Lee Masters's hometown.
D) The people who tell us about their lives in these poems are based upon real people from Edgar Lee Masters's hometown.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) Amijeet works too much; as a result, he never has time for fun. B) Amijeet works too much as a result he never has time for fun. C) Amijeet works too much, as a result he never has time for fun.
A) Amijeet works too much; as a result, he never has time for fun
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) Amijeet works too much; as a result, he never has time for fun. B) Amijeet works too much as a result he never has time for fun. C) Amijeet works too much, as a result he never has time for fun.
A) Amijeet works too much; as a result, he never has time for fun.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) At three o'clock, Paula called; her brother answered. B) At three o'clock, Paula called, her brother answered. C) At three o'clock, Paula called her brother answered.
A) At three o'clock, Paula called; her brother answered.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Because of his debilitating illness, Jeremy sometimes misses work. B) Because he suffers from a debilitating illness and sometimes misses work. C) Suffering from a debilitating illness and sometimes missing work.
A) Because of his debilitating illness, Jeremy sometimes misses work.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Caracas is the capital of Venezuela, which is located in the northern part of South America. B) Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, which is located in the northern part of South America. C) When Caracas became the capital of Venezuela, which is located in the northern part of South America.
A) Caracas is the capital of Venezuela, which is located in the northern part of South America.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor. B) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, in fact, they involve a great deal of manual labor. C) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual both involve a great deal of manual labor.
A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor. B) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, in fact, they involve a great deal of manual labor. C) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual both involve a great deal of manual labor.
A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor. B) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, in fact, they involve a great deal of manual labor. C) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual both involve a great deal of manual labor.
A) Considering how mechanized modern agriculture has become, coffee growing and harvesting are unusual, for they involve a great deal of manual labor.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) I have known her parents for several years. B) Having known her parents for several years. C) As a result of knowing her parents for several years.
A) I have known her parents for several years.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) I was glad I passed the chemistry test. B) Passing the chemistry test. C) When I learned I had passed the chemistry test.
A) I was glad I passed the chemistry test.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) I went to my mother's house for the holiday. I'm glad Christmas comes once a year. B) I went to my mother's house for the holiday, I'm glad Christmas comes once a year. C) I went to my mother's house for the holiday I'm glad Christmas comes once a year.
A) I went to my mother's house for the holiday. I'm glad Christmas comes once a year.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) Kelly can't wait to move to Texas; he has always wanted to be on his own. B) Kelly can't wait to move to Texas he has always wanted to be on his own. C) Kelly can't wait to move to Texas, he has always wanted to be on his own.
A) Kelly can't wait to move to Texas; he has always wanted to be on his own.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Many countries in Africa grow coffee. Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent. B) Many countries in Africa grow coffee Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent. C) Many countries in Africa grow coffee, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent.
A) Many countries in Africa grow coffee. Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Maria buys jeans with holes in the knees; that tells us something about her taste in clothes. B) Maria buys jeans with holes in the knees that tells us something about her taste in clothes. C) Maria buys jeans with holes in the knees, that tells us something about her taste in clothes.
A) Maria buys jeans with holes in the knees; that tells us something about her taste in clothes.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Michael missed class yesterday, for he had to take his mother to the hospital. B) Michael missed class yesterday he had to take his mother to the hospital. C) Michael missed class yesterday, he had to take his mother to the hospital.
A) Michael missed class yesterday, for he had to take his mother to the hospital.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. This is the correct answer. A) Phil jogs before school every morning. I wonder where he gets his energy? B) Phil jogs before school every morning I wonder where he gets his energy? C) Phil jogs before school every morning, I wonder where he gets his energy?
A) Phil jogs before school every morning. I wonder where he gets his energy?
Which of the following is a fragment? A) The United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government. B) Congress is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. C) Senators are elected every six years. D) Representatives serve two-year terms.
A) The United States Congress, which is the legislative branch of the federal government.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The children were afraid of getting lost in the woods. B) When the children got lost in the woods. C) Getting lost in the woods.
A) The children were afraid of getting lost in the woods.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The dog got lost in the city, but she was soon found. B) Because the dog got lost in the city and was soon found. C) After having gotten lost in the city, the dog.
A) The dog got lost in the city, but she was soon found.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The dog got lost in the city, but she was soon found. B) Because the dog got lost in the city and was soon found. C) After having gotten lost in the city.
A) The dog got lost in the city, but she was soon found.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The instructor spoke about computers. B) The instructor who spoke about computers and other electronic learning tools. C) Having spoken about computers and other electronic learning tools.
A) The instructor spoke about computers.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The results of the experiment were confusing because they could be interpreted in several ways. B) The results of the experiment were confusing, they could be interpreted in several ways. C) The results of the experiment were confusing they could be interpreted in several ways.
A) The results of the experiment were confusing because they could be interpreted in several ways.
Which of the following is a fragment? A) During the chemistry examination on Tuesday morning, the room was silent and all of the students concentrated hard on the difficult problems Professor Mendoza had warned them about. B) During the chemistry examination on Tuesday morning, while the room was silent and all of the students concentrated hard on the difficult problems that Professor Mendoza had warned them about. C) It was Tuesday morning, and the room was silent as the students concentrated hard on the difficult problems on the chemistry examination, which Professor Mendoza had warned them about. D) The room was silent and all of the students concentrated hard on the difficult problems on the chemistry examination, which Professor Mendoza had warned them about.
B) During the chemistry examination on Tuesday morning, while the room was silent and all of the students concentrated hard on the difficult problems that Professor Mendoza had warned them about.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Hockey, my favorite sport. B) Hockey is my favorite sport. C) Because hockey is my favorite sport
B) Hockey is my favorite sport.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) I bought a new pair of sneakers, my old ones were worn out. B) I bought a new pair of sneakers, for my old ones were worn out. C) I bought a new pair of sneakers my old ones were worn out.
B) I bought a new pair of sneakers, for my old ones were worn out.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer she was on vacation. This is the correct answer. B) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation. C) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer, she was on vacation.
B) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer she was on vacation. This is the correct answer. B) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation. C) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer, she was on vacation
B) I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Juan always washes his car on Friday he likes to impress his friends. B) Juan always washes his car on Friday because he likes to impress his friends. C) Juan always washes his car on Friday, he likes to impress his friends.
B) Juan always washes his car on Friday because he likes to impress his friends.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Kasia is a wonderful woman, she always goes out of her way to help others. This is the correct answer. B) Kasia is a wonderful woman; she always goes out of her way to help others. C) Kasia is a wonderful woman she always goes out of her way to help others.
B) Kasia is a wonderful woman; she always goes out of her way to help others.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee, Brazil is the largest exporter. B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter. C) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee Brazil is the largest exporter.
B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee, Brazil is the largest exporter. B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter. C) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee Brazil is the largest exporter.
B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee, Brazil is the largest exporter. B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter. C) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee Brazil is the largest exporter.
B) Many countries, including Colombia, Mexico, and Ethiopia, produce coffee; Brazil is the largest exporter.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Mary Beth wants to get married, she is tired of living alone. B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone. C) Mary Beth wants to get married she is tired of living alone
B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Mary Beth wants to get married, she is tired of living alone. B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone. C) Mary Beth wants to get married she is tired of living alone.
B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Mary Beth wants to get married, she is tired of living alone. B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone. C) Mary Beth wants to get married she is tired of living alone.
B) Mary Beth wants to get married, for she is tired of living alone.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Miriam has changed her lifestyle is now quite glamorous. B) Miriam has changed; her lifestyle is now quite glamorous. C) Miriam has changed, her lifestyle is now quite glamorous.
B) Miriam has changed; her lifestyle is now quite glamorous.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Miriam has changed her lifestyle is now quite glamorous. B) Miriam has changed; her lifestyle is now quite glamorous. C) Miriam has changed, her lifestyle is now quite glamorous.
B) Miriam has changed; her lifestyle is now quite glamorous.
One of the following items contains a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type, it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. B) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. C) Most of today's coffee is Arabica this type is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.
B) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type, it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. B) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia. C) Most of today's coffee is Arabica this type is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.
B) Most of today's coffee is the Arabica type; it is named after a coffee plant from Arabia.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Having been raised in India. B) My father was raised in India. C) Because my father was raised in India.
B) My father was raised in India.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president. B) Our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War. C) Assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president.
B) Our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Patience is not one of Kim's virtues, she always gets angry when she has to repeat herself. B) Patience is not one of Kim's virtues, for she always gets angry when she has to repeat herself. C) Patience is not one of Kim's virtues she always gets angry when she has to repeat herself.
B) Patience is not one of Kim's virtues, for she always gets angry when she has to repeat herself.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) That she had been adopted. B) She took on a new attitude the day she learned that she had been adopted. C) Having learned that she had been adopted.
B) She took on a new attitude the day she learned that she had been adopted.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) That she had been adopted. B) She took on a new attitude the day she learned that she had been adopted. C) Having learned that she had been adopted.
B) She took on a new attitude the day she learned that she had been adopted.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Travelling across the country with Roger. B) The boys travelled across the country with Roger. C) When the boys travelled across the country with Roger.
B) The boys travelled across the country with Roger.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) In Spoon River Anthology, which is by Edgar Lee Masters. B) The characters tell us much about their town, their friends, and their neighbors. C) And about life in their times. D) Revealing long-kept secrets.
B) The characters tell us much about their town, their friends, and their neighbors.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The country in which my grandmother was born. B) The country in which my grandmother was born is Syria. C) Syria, the country of my grandmother's birth.
B) The country in which my grandmother was born is Syria.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The smoke from the factory can be seen from across the valley the company insists it poses no danger. B) The smoke from the factory can be seen from across the valley; however, the company insists it poses no danger. C) The smoke from the factory can be seen from across the valley, however, the company insists it poses no danger.
B) The smoke from the factory can be seen from across the valley; however, the company insists it poses no danger.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, it was very romantic. B) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, so it was very romantic. C) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink it was very romantic.
B) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, so it was very romantic.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, it was very romantic. B) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, so it was very romantic. C) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink it was very romantic.
B) The sunset was a beautiful shade of pink, so it was very romantic.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Luddites, English textile workers who rioted in the early part of the nineteenth century. B) They got their name from Ned Ludd, a fictional character. C) Fearing new ways of making cloth would cost them their jobs. D) Destroyed machines that the factory owners had bought to increase production.
B) They got their name from Ned Ludd, a fictional character.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Skipping along without a care in the world. B) They skipped along without a care in the world. C) After skipping along without a care in the world.
B) They skipped along without a care in the world.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) When I finish shoveling snow and resting for several hours. B) When I finish shoveling snow and rest for several hours. C) When I finish shoveling snow, I rest for several hours.
B) When I finish shoveling snow and rest for several hours.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Anetta has been living in New York for the past two years she has missed her family desperately. B) While living in New York for the past two years, Anetta has missed her family desperately. C) Anetta has been living in New York for the past two years, she has missed her family desperately.
B) While living in New York for the past two years, Anetta has missed her family desperately.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) If you say that you were born in Santiago. B) You must explain to which Santiago you are referring. C) Santiago, the capital of Chile. D) Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic, or Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
B) You must explain to which Santiago you are referring.
Which of the following is a fragment? A) Nagasaki, Japan, is important for two reasons. B) It was the first Japanese city to trade with the West. C) Also, at the end of World War II, the target of an atomic attack by a U.S. bomber. D) Seventy-five thousand people were killed or hurt in this air raid.
C) Also, at the end of World War II, the target of an atomic attack by a U.S. bomber.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Computers have always fascinated her, someday she hopes to be an engineer. B) Computers have always fascinated her someday she hopes to be an engineer. C) Computers have always fascinated her, and someday she hopes to be an engineer.
C) Computers have always fascinated her, and someday she hopes to be an engineer.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) He was late for work his alarm clock was broken. B) He was late for work, his alarm clock was broken. This is the correct answer. C) He was late for work, for his alarm clock was broken.
C) He was late for work, for his alarm clock was broken
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) He was late for work his alarm clock was broken. B) He was late for work, his alarm clock was broken. This is the correct answer. C) He was late for work, for his alarm clock was broken.
C) He was late for work, for his alarm clock was broken.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The beautiful Irish lace that we bought in Dublin and carried back with us. B) Because the Irish lace was so beautiful. C) Irish lace is beautiful.
C) Irish lace is beautiful.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) It was raining, we canceled the picnic. B) It was raining we canceled the picnic. This is the correct answer. C) It was raining, so we canceled the picnic.
C) It was raining, so we canceled the picnic.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Juan always washes his car on Friday he likes to impress his friends. B) Juan always washes his car on Friday because he likes to impress his friends. C) Juan always washes his car on Friday, he likes to impress his friends.
C) Juan always washes his car on Friday, he likes to impress his friends.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) Many countries in Africa grow coffee. Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent. B) Many countries in Africa grow coffee Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent. C) Many countries in Africa grow coffee, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent.
C) Many countries in Africa grow coffee, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among the largest producers on that continent.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields, it was a new day. B) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields it was a new day. C) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields; it was a new day
C) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields; it was a new day
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields, it was a new day. B) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields it was a new day. C) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields; it was a new day.
C) May stood on the porch and watched the first light of morning approach slowly across the fields; it was a new day.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) My Spanish professor, who emigrated from Cuba. B) Having emigrated from Cuba, my Spanish professor. C) My Spanish professor emigrated from Cuba.
C) My Spanish professor emigrated from Cuba.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Not having arrived on time. B) Because he did not arrive on time. C) Not having arrived on time, he missed the ceremony.
C) Not having arrived on time, he missed the ceremony.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) During the First World War. B) The First World War, which broke out in 1914 and which engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East. C) The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most Europe and parts of the Near East.
C) The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most Europe and parts of the Near East.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) During the First World War. B) The First World War, which broke out in 1914 and which engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East. C) The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East.
C) The First World War, which broke out in 1914, engulfed most of Europe and parts of the Near East.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The food in that diner is awful besides the service is slow. B) The food in that diner is awful, besides the service is slow. This is the correct answer. C) The food in that diner is awful; besides, the service is slow
C) The food in that diner is awful; besides, the service is slow
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The food in that diner is awful besides the service is slow. B) The food in that diner is awful, besides the service is slow. This is the correct answer. C) The food in that diner is awful; besides, the service is slow.
C) The food in that diner is awful; besides, the service is slow.
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar I'm certain I've heard it before. B) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar, I'm certain I've heard it before. C) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar; I'm certain I've heard it before.
C) The sound of that melody is vaguely familiar; I'm certain I've heard
One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct. A) The wooden chair in the kitchen broke when he sat down it was very old. B) The wooden chair in the kitchen broke when he sat down, it was very old. C) The wooden chair in the kitchen broke when he sat down, for it was very old.
C) The wooden chair in the kitchen broke when he sat down, for it was very old.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) The poet Countee Cullen. B) Was an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance. C) This was an important literary movement. D) Which included many African-American poets and novelists.
C) This was an important literary movement.
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) Turning left at the light. B) When I turned left at the light. C) Turn left at the light.
C) Turn left at the light
Which of the following is a complete sentence? A) When Roberto's company went out of business, deciding to start his own. B) When Roberto's company went out of business. C) When Roberto's company went out of business, he decided to start his own.
C) When Roberto's company went out of business, he decided to start his own.
Which of the following is a fragment? A) If you're writing about Queen Mary of Britain, make sure your readers know which queen you are referring to. B) Are you referring to Mary Tudor of England, who became known as "Bloody Mary"? C) There is also Mary II. D) Who was married to William of Orange and whose title was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
D) Who was married to William of Orange and whose title was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
