This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Sentence Mechanics > Fused Sentences – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Fused Sentences Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Cecilia's favorite animal was the narwhal, she loved it mostly for its unicorn horn A) Comma splice. B) Fused sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comma splice. 2. There is a big sale at the mall this week; we should go this afternoon to see what they have. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correct. 3. Fix the fused sentenceI am getting used to wearing a mask it makes my face break out. A) I am getting used to wearing a mask, nor it makes my face break out. B) I am getting used to wearing a mask, it makes my face break out. C) I am getting used to wearing a mask, but it makes my face break out. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am getting used to wearing a mask, but it makes my face break out. 4. A fused sentence is 2 sentences that run together without proper punctuation A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. It was early, so Temesgen was barely awake. A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct as is!. 6. Fix the comma splice Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health. A) Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health. B) Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health. C) Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health. 7. Which of the following complex sentences contains a comma splice? A) The students studied hard, they wanted to pass the exam. B) When the bell rang, everyone rushed to their next class. C) Although the storm was approaching, we decided to continue our hike. D) Because the library was closed, I couldn't finish my research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The students studied hard, they wanted to pass the exam. 8. Books by Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and other modernist writers along the shelves. A) Sitting on. B) On. C) NO CHANGE. D) Line. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Line. 9. Fix the sentence belowMy grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings. A) My, grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings. B) My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings. C) My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings. D) Correct as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings. 10. "If the light is red" is a fragment because ..... A) It has no subject. B) It has no verb. C) It is a dependent clause. D) It has neither a subject nor a verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a dependent clause. 11. What must a complete sentence have in it? A) A subject. B) A verb. C) A subject and a verb. D) An adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A subject and a verb. 12. How can you edit this sentence?The clouds were dark, we thought it would rain. A) The clouds were dark. Thought it would rain. B) No edit needed. C) The clouds were dark, for we thought it would rain. D) The clouds were dark; we thought it would rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The clouds were dark; we thought it would rain. 13. Caitlin asked what snacks everyone liked and realized the class loved chips. A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct as is!. 14. Fix the comma splice:Deka is nice, she always helps me with my homework. A) Deka is nice. She always helps me with my homework. B) Deka is nice she always helps me with my homework. C) Deka is nice but she always helps me with my homework. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deka is nice. She always helps me with my homework. 15. Fix the comma spliceJarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant. A) Jarod had an interview with a television company as I might get a job as his assistant. B) Jarod had an interview with a television company I might get a job as his assistant. C) Correct as is. D) Jarod had an interview with a television company and might get a job as his assistant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correct as is. 16. The ninjas attacked Jade pulled out her sword. A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run-on:(. 17. Fix the fused sentenceMy cat ate Javonte's pet mouse he shouldn't have let it loose. A) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, but he shouldn't have let it loose. B) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse:he shouldn't have let it loose. C) He shouldn't have let it loose, my cat ate Javonte's pet mouse. D) This sentence is correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My cat ate Javonte's pet mouse, but he shouldn't have let it loose. 18. The teacher said there was no homework, that made the students very happy. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma Splice. 19. The eagle soared high above the trees and mountains, and it was beautiful. A) Written correctly. B) Run-on sentence. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Written correctly. 20. What is the subject of this sentence? The shop opened at 8am. A) The shop. B) 8am. C) Opened. D) Shop. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The shop. 21. Asha and Adila protected the class from the dinosaurs they were attacking through the windows! A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run-on:(. 22. Aizah wanted to have a party everyone agreed to come. A) Comma Splice. B) Fused. C) Correct. D) Fragment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fused. 23. Which option contains a sentence fragment that appears to be complex but is actually incomplete? A) Since we arrived early, we got the best seats in the theater. B) Because the weather was perfect for a picnic. C) Although she studied hard, she still felt nervous about the test. D) The team practiced every day, so they were well-prepared. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because the weather was perfect for a picnic. 24. I lost my textbook when I went to a coffee shop to study now I have to buy a new one. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fused Sentence. 25. The editor begins by reading the entire manuscript. For each chapter, all the words, being formatted in various fonts, differing according to the character's voice and their place in time chronologically. A) Words, which are. B) NO CHANGE. C) Words which are. D) Words are. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Words are. 26. Fix the fused sentenceWe went to the movies after the movies we went home. A) We went to the movies but after the movies we went home. B) We went to the movies, after the movies we went home. C) We went to the movies; after the movies we went home. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We went to the movies; after the movies we went home. 27. My mother, Marge having been the oldest of all her siblings and cousins. A) Marge being. B) NO CHANGE. C) Marge, was. D) Marge,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Marge, was. 28. Edit this sentence.Hand me the pizza it is on the table. A) No edit needed. B) Hand me the pizza, it is on the table. C) Hand me the pizza, so it is on the table. D) Hand me the pizza. It is on the table. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hand me the pizza. It is on the table. 29. When must you use a capital letter? A) For names of specific people or places. B) For the last word in every sentence. C) Only at the start of a sentence. D) Whenever you feel like it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) For names of specific people or places. 30. I got to bed at 10:00pm; otherwise, I can't get up in the morning. A) Comma Splice. B) Complete Sentence. C) Fragment. D) Run-on. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete Sentence. 31. How can you edit this sentence?I bought a coat, however, it did not fit. A) I bought a coat; however, it did not fit. B) I bought a coat, so it did not fit. C) No edit needed. D) I boat a coat. However. It did not fit. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I bought a coat; however, it did not fit. 32. I wasn't at home when you called, I was taking a walk. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma Splice. 33. While Billy is a brave boy who never complains about his illness. A) Comma Splice. B) Complete Sentence. C) Run-on. D) Fragment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fragment. 34. Fix the fused sentenceI got an A in English class I am happy. A) I am happy, I got an A in English class. B) I got an A in English class, I am happy. C) This sentence is correct. D) I got an A in English class, so I am happy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I got an A in English class, so I am happy. 35. "Moved to New York City" is a fragment because ..... A) It has no verb. B) It has a dependent clause. C) It has no subject. D) It has neither a subject nor a verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It has no subject. 36. Fix the fused sentenceWe stayed in the reptile house because it rained while we were at the zoo. A) This sentence is correct. B) Because it rained while we were at the zoo:we stayed in the reptile house. C) We stayed in the reptile house, because it rained while we were at the zoo. D) We stayed in the reptile house; because it rained while we were at the zoo. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We stayed in the reptile house, because it rained while we were at the zoo. 37. His plot-which by being in a small town expelling an ancient vampire from Europe-was a hit in the United States and later spawned several sequels and movie adaptations. A) NO CHANGE. B) Plot-that of a small town expelling an ancient vampire from Europe-. C) Plot, being that of a small town expelling an ancient vampire from Europe, it. D) Plot-in which it was a small town expelling an ancient vampire from Europe-. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plot-that of a small town expelling an ancient vampire from Europe-. 38. If you're kind to Yonas, he may deliver your food extra fast! A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct as is!. 39. To fix a run-on sentence, you can ..... A) Split the sentence into 2 independent clauses using a period. B) Use a semi-colon to separate the two independent clauses. C) Use a comma and coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 40. Michael Prince went up to the podium with his speech I wasn't prepared for the flood of emotion. A) Speech, which. B) NO CHANGE. C) Speech. D) Speech that. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speech. 41. The class was tired of answering run-on questions; they all revolted and ran out into the sun! A) Correct as is!. B) Run-on:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct as is!. 42. I took a shower after I got home. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correct. 43. Although the movie was long, it was not boring. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correct. 44. Because it was a gorgeous day they didn't want to stay inside, and decided to go to the park. A) Gorgeous day. They. B) Gorgeous day, they. C) No change. D) Gorgeous, day they. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gorgeous day, they. 45. In complex sentence construction, which fragment error occurs when a subordinating conjunction creates an incomplete thought? A) Having finished the marathon despite the challenging course. B) Students working late into the night on their projects. C) If the weather improves by tomorrow morning. D) The movie that we watched last night at the theater. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If the weather improves by tomorrow morning. 46. Amanda scolded the cat he was yelling at the front door. A) Correct as is!. B) Run-On:(. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Run-On:(. 47. Is this sentence correct?The librarian likes to drink coffee every morning, I think she needs a breath mint. A) Correct. B) Wrong. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wrong. 48. Fix the fused sentenceI was late getting ready could you give me a ride? A) I was late getting ready, could you give me a ride?. B) I was late getting ready. could you give me a ride?. C) I was late getting ready. Could you give me a ride?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I was late getting ready. Could you give me a ride?. 49. Edit this sentence.The store is closed, so we'll come back tomorrow. A) The store is closed we'll come back tomorrow. B) The store is closed we'll come back; tomorrow. C) No edit needed. D) The store is closed, we'll come back tomorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No edit needed. 50. One of these is compassion, a value that many people ignore today. A) NO CHANGE. B) One,. C) One being. D) One of these,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 51. I am going to the store to get plant-based ingredients. A) Fragment. B) Complete sentence. C) Run-on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete sentence. 52. The students were excited for spring break many of them have plans to go out of town. A) Fused Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Correct. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fused Sentence. 53. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Today, Kyle is auditioning for the lead role in the musical, so he practiced his audition song multiple times last night. A) Fragment. B) Fused Sentence (Run-On). C) Comma Splice. D) Complete Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Complete Sentence. 54. How many independent clauses are in the following run-on sentence? I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain? A) 1. B) 2. C) 3. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 2. 55. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. On the October evening, Bryan was cooking chili while listening to music. A) Complete Sentence. B) Comma Splice. C) Fragment. D) Fused Sentence (Run-On). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Complete Sentence. 56. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Even if Nick reads the popular novel. A) Fragment. B) Complete Sentence. C) Comma Splice. D) Fused Sentence (Run-On). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fragment. 57. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. And I do not care for horror movies. A) Comma Splice. B) Fused Sentence (Run-On). C) Complete Sentence. D) Fragment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fragment. 58. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Meredith's favorite food is sushi she usually orders a saba roll. A) Fused Sentence (Run-On). B) Comma Splice. C) Fragment. D) Complete Sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fused Sentence (Run-On). 59. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. Leana is usually very energetic, it is odd that she is so quiet today. A) Fragment. B) Complete Sentence. C) Comma Splice. D) Fused Sentence (Run-On). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comma Splice. 60. Determine whether the sentence below is a fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or a complete sentence. First, Michael went to the local community college; then, he transferred to Rowan University. A) Comma Splice. B) Fragment. C) Complete Sentence. D) Fused Sentence (Run-On). 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