Home

Chapter 32

Chapter Quiz

Chapter Quiz

This activity contains 20 questions.

	When we cram two separate statements into a single statement without correct punctuation, we create what is called _____________________.   A fused sentence All of the above A run-together sentence Comma splice

	The following is an example of a ____________________. The truck sped past us we quickly moved out of the way.   Relative-clause fragment Fused sentence Comma splice Compound sentence

	The following is an example of a __________________. Suzanne loves eating pizza, she craves it.   Fused sentence Compound sentence Fragment Comma splice

	A comma splice puts a(n) _____________ between two independent clauses.   Comma Coordinating conjunction Interjection Subordinating conjunction

	Which of the following is not an option for correcting a run-together sentence?   Separate the two sentences with a comma, and add a coordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun. Change one of the sentences into a dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction. Separate the two sentences with a period, and capitalize the next word. Add a coordinating conjunction between the two sentences.

	Which of the following does not correct the fused sentence shown below? My mother loves to bake cookies she doesn’t like buying cookies from the bakery.   My mother loves to bake cookies, because she doesn’t like buying cookies from the bakery. My mother loves to bake cookies. She doesn’t like buying cookies from the bakery. My mother loves to bake cookies and she doesn’t like buying cookies from the bakery. My mother loves to bake cookies; she doesn’t like buying cookies from the bakery.

	But and for are examples of _____________________.   Pronouns Verbs Coordinating conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions

	Whom and Which are examples of ________________.   Coordinating conjunctions Relative pronouns Subordinating conjunctions Linking verbs

	Change a sentence into a dependent clause by adding _____________________.   Both a subordinating conjunction and a relative pronoun Either a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun Both a relative pronoun and a coordinating conjunction Either a subordinating conjunction or coordinating conjunction

	Correct the following fused sentence using a coordinating conjunction: Jeremy’s favorite subject is mathematics he always scores high on the tests.   Jeremy’s favorite subject is mathematics, that he always scores high on the tests. Jeremy’s favorite subject is mathematics, which he always scores high on the tests. Jeremy’s favorite subject is mathematics, so he always scores high on the tests. Jeremy’s favorite subject is mathematics, thus he always scores high on the tests.

	Correct the following by changing one of the sentences into a dependent clause (using a subordinating conjunction): Brian is applying to Cal Poly he wants to major in Engineering.   Brian who is applying to Cal Poly wants to major in Engineering. Because he wants to major in Engineering, Brian is applying to Cal Poly. Brian is applying to Cal Poly and he wants to major in Engineering. Brian is applying to Cal Poly where he wants to major in Engineering.

	A word or an expression preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma that indicates how the two parts of a sentence are related is called _________________.   A gerund A prepositional phrase A cliché A transition

	Meanwhile and nevertheless are examples of _____________________.   Relative pronouns Subordinating conjunctions Transitions Coordinating conjunctions

	The following sentence is an example of ___________________. The girls squirmed in their seats they waited impatiently for their turn.   A compound sentence A complex sentence A comma splice A fused sentence

	The following sentence is an example of __________________. Some people do not like going to the dentist, they are afraid of the dentist’s drill.   A comma splice A compound sentence A complex sentence A fused sentence

	The following is an example of ____________________. I love chocolate milk. I love anything chocolate.   Two complete sentences. A fused sentence Two independent clauses An independent clause and a dependent clause

	Which of the following is a run-together sentence?   I will be leaving soon for China, because my boss expects me to attend the conference there next week. I am voting for Dave Johnson, who is the most qualified candidate running. I study music I enjoy playing the piano. I love to late night television; therefore, I’m always sleepy in the mornings.

	Which of the following is a comma splice?   Dinosaurs inhabited the Earth many years ago, scientists have discovered many different types of dinosaurs. Sam is an amazing fellow, who can juggle several tasks at the same time. Dana loves chocolate, not only because it tastes good but also because it reminds her of her of the fun times she spent with her sister. Selma enjoys flirting with all the boys; therefore, she is not well liked by the rest of the girls in the class.

	Why is it important to correct fused sentences and comma splices?   These types of errors cause readers problems. These types of errors distort a writer’s message. All of the above. Writing with these types of errors is difficult to follow.

	Which of the following is not a method for correcting fused sentences and comma splices?   Separate the two sentences with a period, and capitalize the next word. Separate the two sentences with a transition. Separate the two sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Separate the two sentences with a semicolon.

Copyright © 1995 - 2010 Pearson Education . All rights reserved. Pearson Prentice Hall is an imprint of Pearson . Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Permissions