English Language Arts Grade 12 45 min

Choose punctuation to avoid fragments and run-ons

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How to fix a sentence fragment.

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How to fix a comma splice.

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How to fix a fused (run-on) sentence.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which option correctly revises the fragment: 'Because it was raining hard.'?
0.A. We cancelled the picnic because it was raining hard.
1.B. Because it was raining hard so we cancelled.
2.C. Raining hard.
3.D. Because it was raining hard, so the picnic was off.
Easy
Which option correctly revises the comma splice: 'I like coffee, she prefers tea.'?
0.A. I like coffee she prefers tea.
1.B. I like coffee, and she prefers tea.
2.C. I like coffee, she, prefers tea.
3.D. I like coffee and, she prefers tea.
Easy
Which option correctly revises the fused sentence: 'He ran fast he won the race.'?
0.A. He ran fast, he won the race.
1.B. He ran fast so he won the race.
2.C. He ran fast; he won the race.
3.D. He ran fast and won the race.

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