Sentence Fragment Quiz

1. What is a sentence fragment?

A complete sentence
A set of words that do not form a complete sentence
A grammatically correct sentence
A sentence with a subject and a verb

2. Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

The dog barked loudly.
Running around the park.
She reads a book.
They are playing soccer.

3. Why are sentence fragments considered problematic in writing?

They convey complete thoughts.
They do not convey a complete thought.
They are too long.
They are always grammatically correct.

4. Which of the following sentences uses a sentence fragment incorrectly?

After the party was over.
She went to the store.
The sun is shining brightly.
They are watching a movie.

5. How can you identify a sentence fragment?

By ensuring it has a subject and a verb
By checking if it conveys a complete thought
Both A and B
Neither A nor B

6. What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a run-on sentence?

A sentence fragment is too long, while a run-on sentence is too short.
A sentence fragment is complete, while a run-on sentence is not.
A sentence fragment does not convey a complete thought, while a run-on sentence is too long and improperly connected.
There is no difference.

7. Which of the following is a common mistake leading to sentence fragments?

Using a dependent clause as a complete sentence
Using proper punctuation
Connecting two independent clauses with a conjunction
Using a subject and a verb in every sentence

8. How can you fix a sentence fragment?

By removing the subject
By adding a subject or a verb, or connecting it to a complete sentence
By making it longer
By using a dependent clause as a complete sentence

9. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Running to the store.
She is a good writer.
In the middle of the night.
Without a doubt.

10. What is emphasized about the use of sentence fragments in writing in the article?

They should be used frequently.
They are crucial for conveying precise meanings.
They can confuse readers and appear unprofessional.
They should be used in every sentence.