Directions: Read each of the below questions. Mark whether each is a run-on sentence, a fragment, or if the sentence is acceptable as it is. Complete and submit the test to review your score. You must 9 of 10 correct to pass.
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Question 1: While living there, he made very few friends. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 2: My brother has been running a charter fishing boat for five years. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 3: His business been so busy that he has very little time for anything else. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 4: We've seen enough for one night pack up the equipment. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 5: In the hiding place that Carl had been using for years to get away from the noisy house. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 6: By the time that everyone had quieted down, my favorite television show was over. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 7: Before planning another family get-together at the already crowded park. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 8: Although I knew she might wear something outrageous, I was still shocked by her dress. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 9: Because she didn't want to tell where she had bought the strange outfit. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.
Question 10: We often speak in run-on sentences, but we make pauses and change our tone so people can understand us, but when we write, no one can hear us, so sometimes we must break our sentences into shorter units so that they do not sound run-on. Fragment Run-On This sentence is ok.