Deck 13: Parallelism

Question 1

A sentence that is missing a subject or a verb or both is called a ___________.

A) run-on sentence
B) comma splice
C) sentence fragment
D) fused sentence

Answer 1

sentence fragment

Question 2

If two or more main clauses are run together with no punctuation between them, this is called a
___________.

A) run-on sentence
B) comma splice
C) sentence fragment
D) fused sentence

Answer 2

comma splice

Question 3

If two or more main clauses are divided by only a comma, this is called a ___________.

A) run-on sentence
B) comma splice
C) sentence fragment
D) fused sentence

Answer 3

comma splice

Question 4

Which of the following options is not a way to fix a run-on or comma splice?

A) using subordination
B) adding the missing subject and verb
C) using a semicolon
D) using a comma with a coordinating conjunction

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not true about semicolons?

A) A semicolon is a strong form of punctuation that can divide two main clauses without the help of a coordinating conjunction.
B) If the main ideas you want to separate are closely related, a semicolon is a good way to punctuate them.
C) Semicolons should not be used with coordinating conjunctions to join clauses, but they can be used
D) If you use a conjunctive adverb to divide main clauses, you should use a semicolon in front of the conjunctive adverb and a comma after.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a necessary ingredient for a sentence?

A) complete verb
B) subject
C) complete thought
D) phrase

Question 7

Identify which option describes the underlined group of words in the following:
We never go to the city during the week. Because the traffic is too busy and dangerous.

A) fragment
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 8

Identify which option describes the underlined group of words in the following:
The nucleus of an atom contains more than just protons and neutrons, it also contains quantum particles.

A) fragment
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 9

Identify which option describes the underlined group of words in the following:
Flossing is important in dental care it removes food particles missed by your brush. In addition, it prevents the buildup of tartar and plaque.

A) fragment
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 10

Identify which option describes the underlined group of words in the following: Almost dancing in the breeze. The leaf skipped its way across the yard.

A) fragment
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 11

Identify which option describes the underlined group of words in the following:
I need to borrow your textbook I left mine at home. Can I pick it up at ten o'clock?

A) fragment
B) run-on
C) comma splice

Question 12

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
Natasha returned to the parking lot. Only to find that her car had been stolen.

A) Natasha returned to the parking lot; only to find that her car had been stolen.
B) Natasha returned to the parking lot, and only to find that her car had been stolen.
C) Natasha returned to the parking lot, only to find that her car had been stolen.
D) There are no errors.

Question 13

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
Recycling is a good cause; it reduces the amount of trash that is taken to landfills.

A) Recycling is a good cause it reduces the amount of trash that is taken to landfills.
B) Recycling is a good cause, it reduces the amount of trash that is taken to landfills.
C) Recycling is a good cause. Reducing the amount of trash that is taken to landfills.
D) There are no errors.

Question 14

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
The television set is not working it was zapped by lightning. I guess I'll have to buy a new one.

A) The television set is not working, it was zapped by lightning. I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
B) The television set is not working because it was zapped by lightning. I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
C) The television set is not working it was zapped by lightning, I guess I'll have to buy a new one.
D) There are no errors.

Question 15

Identify which revision of the following example is correct: The helicopter sweeping down over the herd of beasts. The ranger leaned out, aimed his rifle, and shot the tranquilizer dart into one of the animals.

A) As the helicopter swept down over the herd of beasts, the ranger leaned out, aimed his rifle, and shot the tranquilizer dart into one of the animals.
B) As the helicopter swept down over the herd of beasts. The ranger leaned out, aimed his rifle, and . shot the tranquilizer dart into one of the animals.
C) The helicopter sweeping down over the herd of beasts; the ranger leaned out and aimed his rifle. And shot the tranquilizer dart into one of the animals.
D) There are no errors.

Question 16

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
Smithville was once a small mountain town, today it is a busy city of sixty thousand.

A) Smithville was once a small mountain town, but today it is a busy city of sixty thousand.
B) Smithville was once a small mountain town today it is a busy city of sixty thousand.
C) Smithville was once a small mountain town however today it is a busy city of sixty thousand.
D) There are no errors.

Question 17

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
The regulations manuals arrived from headquarters yesterday. The supervisors are not pleased with the new policies, and the employees are not happy either.

A)The regulations manuals arrived from headquarters yesterday, consequently, the supervisors are not pleased with the new policies, and the employees are not happy either.
B)The regulations manuals arrived from headquarters yesterday, the supervisors are not pleased with the new policies, the employees are not happy either.
C) The regulations manuals arrived from headquarters yesterday and the supervisors are not pleased with the new policies and the employees are not happy either.
D) There are no errors.

Question 18

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
There will be rain before long the air smells damp and humid. We'd better find shelter immediately.

A) There will be rain before long; the air smells damp and humid. We'd better find shelter immediately.
B) There will be rain. Before long the air smells damp and humid, we'd better find shelter immediately.
C) There will be rain before long the air smells damp and humid; so we'd better find shelter immediately.
D) There are no errors.

Question 19

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
The toad should be observed at dusk. When the night insects are beginning to swarm.

A) The toad should be observed at dusk; when the night insects are beginning to swarm.
B) When the toad should be observed at dusk; then the night insects are beginning to swarm.
C) The toad should be observed at dusk when the night insects are beginning to swarm.
D) There are no errors.

Question 20

Identify which revision of the following example is correct: An aura of excitement crackled through the stands the field was charged with electricity. The championship game was about to begin.

A)An aura of excitement crackled through the stands so the field was charged with electricity. The championship game was about to begin.
B)An aura of excitement crackled through the stands, the field was charged with electricity. The championship game was about to begin.
C)An aura of excitement crackled through the stands, and the field was charged with electricity. Thechampionship game was about to begin.
D) There are no errors.

Question 21

Identify which revision of the following example is correct:
Although the weather is hot, Hawaii is a very pleasant place to visit. It has tropical plants, amazing surf, and even active volcanoes.

A) Although the weather is hot; Hawaii is a very pleasant place to visit. It has tropical plants, amazing surf, and even active volcanoes.
B) Although the weather is hot, Hawaii is a very pleasant place to visit, it has tropical plants, amazing surf, and even active volcanoes.
C) Although the weather is hot. Hawaii is a very pleasant place to visit. It has tropical plants, amazing surf and even active volcanoes.
D) There are no errors.

Question 22

A sentence needs both a subject and a verb to be whole.

Question 23

Run-ons and comma splices occur when sentences are improperly divided-when it is unclear where one sentence ends and another begins.

Question 24

The key to controlling run-ons, comma splices, and fragments is determining sentence boundaries. This means locating verbs and subjects and understanding the difference between main clauses and subordinate clauses.

Question 25

Using end punctuation is always the best choice for repairing run-ons and comma splices.

Question 26

If you repair a run-on by adding a coordinating conjunction, you must use a comma in front of that coordinating conjunction.

Question 27

When using a coordinating conjunction between two clauses, you must be careful to choose one that best expresses the relationship between the two main ideas.

Question 28

You can sometimes correct a run-on or comma splice by condensing one of the main clauses into a phrase.

Question 29

You can sometimes correct a run-on or comma splice by turning one of the main clauses into a subordinate clause.

Question 30

Most (but not all) fragments can be fixed either by attaching the fragment to a main clause or by adding words to make the fragment into a complete sentence.