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Question 1
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

They met during the Vietnam War.

Having met when they were in the infantry during the Vietnam War.

During the Vietnam War when they were in the infantry.

Question 2
1. One of the following items contains a comma splice, another is a run-on (or fused) sentence, and a third is correct. Click on the item that is correct.

Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices he didn't think he could eat eight.

Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices, he didn't think he could eat eight.

Mark told them to cut the pizza into four slices; he didn't think he could eat eight.

Question 3
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

The instructor who spoke about computers and other electronic learning tools.

Having spoken about computers and other electronic learning tools.

The instructor spoke about computers.

Question 4
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

I tried to get in touch with my lawyer she was on vacation.

I tried to get in touch with my lawyer; however, she was on vacation.

I tried to get in touch with my lawyer, she was on vacation.

Question 5
1. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice.

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, about 110 kilometers from the church in Wittenberg where he nailed his ninety-five theses to the door.

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany; about 110 kilometers from there is Wittenberg, where he nailed his ninety-five theses to the door.

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, about 110 kilometers from there is Wittenberg, where he nailed his ninety-five theses to the door.

Question 6
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

The dog got lost in the city, but she was soon found.

Because the dog got lost in the city and was soon found.

After having gotten lost in the city.

Question 7
1. One of the following items contains a comma splice, another is a run-on (or fused) sentence, and a third is correct. Click on the item that is correct.

Coffee contains caffeine, this drug is one of several that stimulate the nervous system.

Coffee contains caffeine, one of several drugs that stimulate the nervous system.

Coffee contains caffeine this drug is one of several that stimulate the nervous system.

Question 8
1. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice.

Moravian College, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, began in 1954, Moravian Seminary and College for Women merged with Moravian College and Theological Seminary.

Moravian College, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, began in 1954, when Moravian Seminary and College for Women merged with Moravian College and Theological Seminary.

Moravian College, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, began in 1954, when Moravian Seminary and College for Women merged with Moravian College and Theological Seminary.

Question 9
1. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice.

By 1914, over 100,000 Mennonites lived in rural communities in Russia, but by 1960, these communities had been destroyed.

By 1914, over 100,000 Mennonites lived in rural communities in Russia, by 1960, these communities had been destroyed.

By 1914, over 100,000 Mennonites lived in rural communities in Russia; by 1960, these communities had been destroyed.

Question 10
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

We parked in front of a fire hydrant, for it was the only space available.

We parked in front of a fire hydrant it was the only space available.

We parked in front of a fire hydrant, it was the only space available.

Question 11
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

He was late for work his alarm clock was broken.

He was late for work, his alarm clock was broken.

He was late for work because his alarm clock was broken.

Question 12
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

It was raining, we canceled the picnic.

It was raining we canceled the picnic.

It was raining, so we canceled the picnic.

Question 13
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

When I finish shoveling snow and resting for several hours.

When I finish shoveling snow and rest for several hours.

"When I finish shoveling snow, I rest for several hours"

Question 14
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

"Because of his debilitating illness, Jeremy sometimes misses work."

Because he suffers from a debilitating illness and sometimes misses work.

Suffering from a debilitating illness and sometimes missing work.

Question 15
1. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice.

During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally determined by Rome because that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church was located.

During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally determined by Rome because that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church was located.

During the era when Martin Luther began preaching, Christian doctrine was almost totally determined by Rome, that is where the hierarchy of the Catholic Church resided.

Question 16
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

Kasia is a wonderful woman, she always goes out of her way to help others.

Kasia is a wonderful woman; she always goes out of her way to help others.

Kasia is a wonderful woman she always goes out of her way to help others.

Question 17
1. Which of the following is a complete sentence?

That she had been adopted.

She took on a new attitude the day she learned that she had been adopted.

Having learned that she had been adopted.

Question 18
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

Amijeet works too much as a result he never has time for fun.

Amijeet works too much; as a result, he never has time for fun.

Amijeet works too much, as a result he never has time for fun.

Question 19
1. Click on the item below that contains a comma splice.

Professor Robert Redling lectured on the evolution of Mennonite doctrine when he visited St. Bonaventure University, located in Olean, New York.

Professor Robert Redling lectured on the evolution of Mennonite doctrine when he visited St. Bonaventure University, which is located in Olean, New York.

Professor Robert Redling lectured on the evolution of Mennonite doctrine when he visited St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure is located in Olean, New York.

Question 20
1. One of the following items is a run-on (or fused) sentence, another contains a comma splice, and another is correct. Choose the item that is correct.

Phil jogs before school every morning. I wonder where he gets his energy?

Phil jogs before school every morning I wonder where he gets his energy?

Phil jogs before school every morning, I wonder where he gets his energy?