Subskill # 8
Sentence Recognition: Complete, Fragment, Run-on Part II
For numbers 1-5, choose the group of words that makes a complete sentence.
1. A. Sitting in the front row.
B. We watched the movie.
4. A. Preparing for a test.
C. On the screen.
B. The student’s score on the test.
D. After the movie.
C. The teacher who gathered the
test papers.
2. A. Visiting the zoo.
D. Morgan’s test paper had many
errors.
B. Eating hot dogs and popcorn at
the zoo.
C. The admission fee is six dollars.
D. Waiting to see the animals.
3. A. The car got stuck in the ditch.
B. The lady driving the car.
5. A. Dancing in the fifties.
B. The jitterbug was a famous
dance.
C. Doing the twist.
D. Several types of dancing.
C. Unable to open the door.
D. The truck driver that stopped to
help the lady.
For numbers 6 – 10, choose the group of words that is a fragment and not a
complete sentence.
6. A. On his way from school.
B. The boy dropped his books.
C. The books fell into a puddle of
muddy water.
D. He will have to clean the books.
7. A. Carla was given an application
form.
B. Upon completing the form.
C. She handed the form to the
secretary.
D. She hopes she will get the job.
8. A. Valentine’s Day is a special day
for sweethearts.
B. The florist shops sell many
flower bouquets.
C. Boxes of chocolate candy are
also popular.
D. Finding the right Valentine
card.
9. A. Some bears are dangerous.
B. Their fur can be brown, black,
or white.
C. Being careful in bear territory.
D. When hearing noise, some
bears will run away.
10. A. There are substitutes for some
food items.
B. Using butter and margarine as
an example.
C. Milk is made from butter.
D. Margarine is made from corn
oil.
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Subskill # 8
Sentence Recognition: Complete, Fragment, Run-on Part II
For numbers 11-15, choose the item that contains a run-on sentence.
11. A. We have one pet dog at home;
her name is Buffy.
B. When I read a mystery, I follow
all of the clues in it.
C. Marie works in the bookstore
she is paid a part-time rate.
D. On every menu, I look for the
desserts. My favorite dessert is
apple pie.
12. A. Judy cannot eat shellfish it
makes her break out in a rash.
B. Since Carol’s children are young,
she cannot leave them alone at
home.
C. The doctor’s office is downtown.
It is in a medical center.
D. The brick house is for sale; it
includes all appliances.
13. A. The secretary was upset
because the boss scolded her.
B. We have to be careful when
purchasing fish. It has to be
fresh.
C. Some people like dogs; others
like cats.
D. My son likes to play baseball he
is the pitcher.
14. A. Bill is a fisherman; he likes to
fish for trout.
B. That piece of jewelry is
expensive it is a diamond.
C. The microwave is a wonderful
invention. I use it everyday.
D. Being six feet tall, the teenager
was self-conscious about his
height.
15. A. The hurricane hit the city it
caused a great deal of damage.
B. Closing the streets on Saturday
is easy, so the parade will be on
that day.
C. Bud studied for his driving test,
but he still failed the written
part.
D. The motorcycle speeded along
the road; it smashed into a
fence.
For numbers 16-20, choose the group of words that makes a complete sentence.
16. A. My science test is next week it
counts for 20% of my final
grade.
B. My cousins who live in Georgia.
C. Jill and Brett like to go
camping; they like sleeping in a
tent.
D. Upon resigning from the
company.
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17. A. Being a clerk for six years, she
was promoted to the secretarial
position.
B. That actor is tall, dark, and
handsome he should do well in
show business.
C. Having many relatives in my
family.
D. The woman who managed the
office.
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Subskill # 8
Sentence Recognition: Complete, Fragment, Run-on Part II
18. A. My brother plays a guitar he is
in a band.
B. Painting the house a blue color.
19. A. Checking the restaurants in
town.
C. The pocket book belonging to
the lady.
B. Karen just rented a new
apartment, and she is very
pleased with it.
D. Florida is a southern state, and
it has very sunny weather.
C. The author who wrote the best
seller.
D. Tim is a jogger he runs two
miles everyday.
20. A. Riding the horse in a race.
B. The cleaning lady hired for the
job.
C. Frank is one of the singers who
will be singing a solo in the
concert.
D. Jessica bought a piano she plays
it everyday.
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Subskill # 8
Sentence Recognition: Complete, Fragment, Run-on Part II
Answer Key
1.
B
2.
C
3.
A
4.
D
5.
B
6.
A
7.
B
8.
D
9.
C
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. C
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