Test Content 1. Question 1 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Hip-hop has affected music around the world, it has also influenced fashion. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 2. Question 2 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The machine made flawless color copies. The machine has enhanced our publications. 1. Making flawless color copies, the machine has enhanced our publications. 2. The machine has enhanced our publications making flawless color copies. 3. Question 3 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Marcel added olives. Marcel made tangy sauce. 1. Marcel made tangy sauce adding olives. 2. Adding olives, Marcel made tangy sauce. 4. Question 4 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Whereas Special Olympics competitors may not swim as fast or jump as high as Olympics stars. 1. complete 2. fragment 5. Question 5 2 Points Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier. 1. Rico found his pants hanging by one leg from a wooden hanger. 2. Hanging by one leg from a wooden hanger, Rico found his pants. 6. Question 6 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Wayne is leaving for London, so he rented his house for a month. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 7. Question 7 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. Lakshmi typed in the search words. Lakshmi began to research. 1. Typing in the search words, Lakshmi began to research. 2. Lakshmi began to research typing in the search words. 8. Question 8 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Jim made the putt it was a birdie. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 9. Question 9 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Stan was the best forward on the team before he hurt his knee. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 10. Question 10 2 Points Choose the correct way to fix the underlined problem in the following sentence. Carla has difficulties getting to her 8 a.m. English class on time, she always watches too many late night movies and then hits the snooze button on her alarm once too often. 1. time she 2. time, because she 3. time, for she 11. Question 11 2 Points Choose the option that fixes the fragment. Scooting the glass of iced tea closer to her plate. Brave Vanessa dipped the tortilla chip into Pedro's infamous hot sauce. 1. Scooting the glass of iced tea closer to her plate, brave Vanessa dipped the tortilla chip into Pedro's infamous hot sauce. 2. Scooting the glass of iced tea closer to her plate brave Vanessa dipped the tortilla chip into Pedro's infamous hot sauce. 3. Brave Vanessa dipped the tortilla chip into Pedro's infamous hot sauce scooting the glass of iced tea closer to her plate. 12. Question 12 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. They've been playing good jazz for years. 1. complete 2. fragment 13. Question 13 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The museum bought the painting by Goya it was displayed in the West Gallery. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 14. Question 14 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. The trailer on the next lot. 1. complete 2. fragment 15. Question 15 2 Points Read each short passage that follows. Determine which part is the fragment. (1) Whenever Coach Moody sees behavior that she does not like—either on or off the court. (2) The members of the girls' basketball team pay during the next practice. (3) When Frankie was caught smooching her boyfriend Larry in the hallway, everyone had to run two extra miles that afternoon. 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 16. Question 16 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. A woman sat in a lawn chair on the roof. A woman watched the fireworks. 1. A woman sitting in a lawn chair on the roof watched the fireworks. 2. A woman watched the fireworks sitting in a lawn chair on the roof. 17. Question 17 2 Points Which one of the following sentences does not contain a confusing ING modifier? 1. Reading a book outside, the mosquitoes began to bother me. 2. The car was dirty after driving through the rain. 3. Seeing a stranger approach, the dogs began to bark. 4. Falling off the fence, my life passed before my eyes. 18. Question 18 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Sap is drained from maple trees, it can be boiled down to make syrup. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 19. Question 19 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Rachel is sick, so she did not go to school. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 20. Question 20 2 Points Which one of the following sentences does not contain a confusing ING modifier? 1. Determining that the river wasn't dangerous, we decided to go for a swim. 2. Leaving food out, the bears came close to the campsite. 3. After becoming bored with the comedy, the action movie seemed like a better choice. 21. Question 21 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. I am a vegetarian, I cannot sample the spareribs. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 22. Question 22 2 Points Select the answer that will turn each of the following fragments into complete sentences. Strolling by the river 1. slowly. 2. is relaxing. 3. one day. 23. Question 23 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Riding the express train is a pleasure, the cars are air-conditioned. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 24. Question 24 2 Points Read each short passage that follows. Determine which part is the fragment. (1) While Cynthia dressed for her sister's wedding, Murphy, the golden retriever, ate the straps off the only shoes that matched Cynthia's pale blue dress. (2) Her replacement options were inappropriate. (3) Like rubber flip-flops, running shoes, fuzzy pink rabbit slippers, or brown leather pumps. 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 25. Question 25 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Flying to South Dakota. 1. complete 2. fragment 26. Question 26 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. And never learned to drive a car. 1. complete 2. fragment 27. Question 27 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The train picked up speed. The train rumbled out of the station. 1. The train rumbled out of the station picking up speed. 2. Picking up speed, the train rumbled out of the station. 28. Question 28 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Eno also developed taxi stands and safety islands for pedestrians as well as a handbook of traffic rules. 1. complete 2. fragment 29. Question 29 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Since Emily received her driver's license. 1. complete 2. fragment 30. Question 30 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. We have to chop some wood winter is coming. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 31. Question 31 2 Points Read each short passage that follows. Determine which part is the fragment. (1) When Will stepped out of the shower, he panicked. (2) Realizing that all his underwear was still in the washing machine. (3) Damp jockey shorts were not a good way to start his day. 1. 1 2. 2 3. 3 32. Question 32 2 Points Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier. 1. Walking on the pier, Pietro's hat blew off. 2. Walking on the pier, Pietro lost his hat when the wind blew it off. 33. Question 33 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Bourke-White documented the 1934 "dust bowl" drought in the United States, World War II bombing raids in Europe, the fall of the British Empire in India, and racial injustice in South Africa. 1. complete 2. fragment 34. Question 34 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The students need to finish the drafts for the professor needs to check them. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 35. Question 35 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Having a clearance sale on furniture. 1. complete 2. fragment 36. Question 36 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. And improve both safety and performance. 1. complete 2. fragment 37. Question 37 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. He defrosted the old refrigerator it is still packed with ice. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 38. Question 38 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. Our customer returned an electric toothbrush, the store refused to give her a refund. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 39. Question 39 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The restaurant was too crowded, we decided to go home. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 40. Question 40 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. After a long day at work. 1. complete 2. fragment 41. Question 41 2 Points Select the answer that will turn each of the following fragments into complete sentences. Because I kept trying 1. I succeeded. 2. and succeeding. 3. to succeed. 42. Question 42 2 Points Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier. 1. We admired the violet sprouting pink blooms. 2. Sprouting pink blooms, we admired the violet. 43. Question 43 2 Points Select the sentence that contains a confusing -ING modifier. 1. Ellen spotted the Wall Street Journal rushing past a newsstand. 2. Rushing past a newsstand, Ellen spotted the Wall Street Journal. 44. Question 44 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Several apartment buildings were destroyed by the hurricane. 1. complete 2. fragment 45. Question 45 2 Points Select "correct" if the sentence is punctuated correctly, "run-on" if it is a run-on, or "comma splice" if it is a comma splice. The epidemic is expanding, people need to follow the CDC orders. 1. correct 2. run-on 3. comma splice 46. Question 46 2 Points For each of the following pairs of sentences, select the answer that correctly combines the two using an -ING modifier. The scientist studied changes in the atmosphere. The scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer. 1. Studying changes in the atmosphere, the scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer. 2. The scientist predicted damage to the ozone layer studying changes in the atmosphere. 47. Question 47 2 Points Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. The bird in the cage. 1. complete 2. fragment 48. Question 48 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Because it falls on the Monday after the end of daylight-saving time. 1. complete 2. fragment 49. Question 49 2 Points Select the answer that will turn each of the following fragments into complete sentences. After the police officer stopped the car 1. at a busy intersection. 2. and asked the driver for his license. 3. the driver rolled down his window. 50. Question 50 2 Points The following sentences form a paragraph. Proofread them for sentence fragments. Select "complete" if the sentence is complete or "fragment" if the sentence is a fragment. Their courage and accomplishments inspire everyone. 1. complete 2. fragment
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