Day 14 Identify each sentence as: F = Fragment RO = Run-on C = Correct

 Day 14 

Identify each sentence as:
F = Fragment
RO = Run-on
C = Correct

Questions 1–100 (TEAS-style Sentence Structure Practice)

1.      Which is a sentence fragment?
A) The patient was admitted at 2 AM.
B) Because the lab results were critical.
C) The nurse called the provider immediately.
D) After the code blue was called, the team responded.

2.      Which is a run-on?
A) The IV pump alarmed the nurse silenced it.
B) The IV pump alarmed, so the nurse silenced it.
C) When the IV pump alarmed, the nurse silenced it.
D) The IV pump alarmed; therefore, the nurse silenced it.

3.      Choose the correct sentence.
A) Walking to the medication room.
B) The nurse walking to the medication room.
C) The nurse walked to the medication room.
D) While walking to the medication room.

4.      Identify the comma splice.
A) The patient had a seizure, the nurse administered lorazepam.
B) The patient had a seizure, so the nurse administered lorazepam.
C) Because the patient had a seizure, the nurse administered lorazepam.
D) The patient had a seizure; therefore, the nurse administered lorazepam.

5.      Which corrects this fragment: Such as hypertension and diabetes.
A) Such as hypertension and diabetes the patient has.
B) The patient has chronic conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes.
C) Hypertension and diabetes such as.
D) Such as hypertension and diabetes are.

6.      Which is a fused sentence?
A) The wound was clean no infection was present.
B) The wound was clean, so no infection was present.
C) Because the wound was clean, no infection was present.
D) The wound was clean; no infection was present.

7.      Which sentence is correct?
A) To assess the patient’s breathing.
B) The nurse assessed the patient’s breathing it was labored.
C) The nurse assessed the patient’s breathing, and it was labored.
D) The nurse assessed the patient’s breathing, it was labored.

8.      Identify the fragment.
A) The doctor prescribed antibiotics.
B) For example, amoxicillin and doxycycline.
C) The infection resolved after treatment.
D) The patient completed the full course.

9.      Which is a run-on?
A) She documented the vital signs the charge nurse reviewed them.
B) She documented the vital signs, and the charge nurse reviewed them.
C) After she documented the vital signs, the charge nurse reviewed them.
D) She documented the vital signs; then the charge nurse reviewed them.

10. Choose the correct sentence.
A) While the pharmacy prepared the IV bag.
B) The pharmacy prepared the IV bag the nurse hung it.
C) The pharmacy prepared the IV bag, and the nurse hung it.
D) The pharmacy prepared the IV bag, the nurse hung it.

11–100 (same pattern continues as provided)

 

11 Which corrects this run-on: She is a CNA she wants to be an RN.
A) She is a CNA, she wants to be an RN.
B) She is a CNA; therefore, she wants to be an RN.
C) She is a CNA wants to be an RN.
D) Because she is a CNA she wants to be an RN.

 

12  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient refused the meal, the dietitian was notified.
B) The patient refused the meal, so the dietitian was notified.
C) When the patient refused the meal, the dietitian was notified.
D) The patient refused the meal; therefore, the dietitian was notified.

 

13  Identify the fragment.
A) The nursing student reviewed her notes.
B) Because the TEAS exam was approaching.
C) She practiced grammar questions daily.
D) Her score improved significantly.

 

14  Which sentence is correct?
A) To prevent falls in the hospital.
B) The nurse implemented fall precautions, the patient remained safe.
C) The nurse implemented fall precautions, and the patient remained safe.
D) The nurse implemented fall precautions the patient remained safe.

 

15  Which is a run-on?
A) The lab called with results the doctor reviewed them.
B) The lab called with results, so the doctor reviewed them.
C) After the lab called with results, the doctor reviewed them.
D) The lab called with results; therefore, the doctor reviewed them.

 

16  Choose the fragment.
A) The patient was placed on oxygen at 2 L/min.
B) For instance, oxygen saturation and heart rate.
C) The respiratory therapist adjusted the flow.
D) The patient’s breathing improved within minutes.

 

17 Which corrects this run-on: He passed the TEAS reading he failed the math.
A) He passed the TEAS reading, he failed the math.
B) He passed the TEAS reading; however, he failed the math.
C) He passed the TEAS reading failed the math.
D) Because he passed the TEAS reading he failed the math.

 

18  Which sentence is correct?
A) Checking the expiration date on the medication.
B) The nurse checked the expiration date on the medication.
C) While checking the expiration date on the medication.
D) To check the expiration date on the medication.

 

19 Identify the comma splice.
A) The blood glucose was 250, the nurse gave insulin.
B) The blood glucose was 250, so the nurse gave insulin.
C) Because the blood glucose was 250, the nurse gave insulin.
D) The blood glucose was 250; therefore, the nurse gave insulin.

 

20  Which is a fragment?
A) The surgeon reviewed the MRI results.
B) Although the MRI showed no abnormality.
C) The patient was discharged home.
D) The follow-up appointment was scheduled.

 

21  Choose the correct sentence.
A) The unit is short-staffed the nurses are working overtime.
B) The unit is short-staffed, so the nurses are working overtime.
C) The unit is short-staffed, the nurses are working overtime.
D) Because the unit is short-staffed.

 

22  Which corrects this fragment: To reduce the risk of infection.
A) To reduce the risk of infection, the nurse washed her hands.
B) To reduce the risk of infection. The nurse washed her hands.
C) Reduce the risk of infection the nurse washed her hands.
D) To reduce the risk of infection washing hands.

 

23  Which is a run-on?
A) The patient complained of pain the nurse assessed it.
B) The patient complained of pain, so the nurse assessed it.
C) When the patient complained of pain, the nurse assessed it.
D) The patient complained of pain; therefore, the nurse assessed it.

 

24  Identify the fragment.
A) The doctor ordered a STAT chest x-ray.
B) Because the patient had sudden shortness of breath.
C) The radiology technician arrived within five minutes.
D) The x-ray showed a pneumothorax.

 

25  Which sentence is correct?
A) While the nurse prepared the IV line.
B) The nurse prepared the IV line it was patent.
C) The nurse prepared the IV line, and it was patent.
D) The nurse prepared the IV line, it was patent.

 

26 Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient’s temperature was 101°F, the nurse gave acetaminophen.
B) The patient’s temperature was 101°F, so the nurse gave acetaminophen.
C) Because the patient’s temperature was 101°F, the nurse gave acetaminophen.
D) The patient’s temperature was 101°F; therefore, the nurse gave acetaminophen.

 

27  Choose the fragment.
A) The nursing assistant took the patient’s blood pressure.
B) For example, every four hours and PRN.
C) The blood pressure was elevated at 160/90.
D) The nurse notified the provider.

 

28  Which corrects this run-on: She studied anatomy she passed the TEAS science.
A) She studied anatomy, she passed the TEAS science.
B) She studied anatomy, so she passed the TEAS science.
C) She studied anatomy passed the TEAS science.
D) Because she studied anatomy she passed the TEAS science.

 

29  Which sentence is correct?
A) Walking through the intensive care unit.
B) The intensivist walked through the intensive care unit.
C) While walking through the intensive care unit.
D) To walk through the intensive care unit.

 

30  Identify the run-on.
A) The medication was due at 0900 the nurse administered it.
B) The medication was due at 0900, so the nurse administered it.
C) Before the medication was due at 0900, the nurse administered it.
D) The medication was due at 0900; therefore, the nurse administered it.

 

31  Which is a fragment?
A) The patient was transferred to the step-down unit.
B) Because the ICU stay was no longer needed.
C) The family was notified of the transfer.
D) The receiving nurse gave report.

 

32  Choose the correct sentence.
A) To check the patency of the NG tube.
B) The nurse checked the patency of the NG tube it was clear.
C) The nurse checked the patency of the NG tube, and it was clear.
D) The nurse checked the patency of the NG tube, it was clear.

 

33  Which corrects this fragment: Since the patient refused blood work.
A) Since the patient refused blood work. The doctor documented it.
B) Since the patient refused blood work, the doctor documented it.
C) The patient refused blood work since.
D) Refused blood work since the patient.

 

34  Which is a comma splice?
A) The wound dressing was saturated, the nurse changed it.
B) The wound dressing was saturated, so the nurse changed it.
C) Because the wound dressing was saturated, the nurse changed it.
D) The wound dressing was saturated; therefore, the nurse changed it.

 

35  Identify the run-on.
A) The code team arrived they started CPR immediately.
B) The code team arrived, and they started CPR immediately.
C) After the code team arrived, they started CPR immediately.
D) The code team arrived; then they started CPR immediately.

 

36  Which sentence is correct?
A) For example, checking blood glucose before meals.
B) The nurse checked the blood glucose before meals.
C) While checking the blood glucose before meals.
D) To check the blood glucose before meals.

 

37  Choose the fragment.
A) The medication was administered via IV push.
B) Such as metoprolol, lisinopril, and amlodipine.
C) The patient’s blood pressure improved.
D) The doctor adjusted the dosage.

 

38  Which corrects this run-on: He forgot to sign the consent form the surgery was delayed.
A) He forgot to sign the consent form, the surgery was delayed.
B) He forgot to sign the consent form, so the surgery was delayed.
C) He forgot to sign the consent form was delayed.
D) Because he forgot to sign the consent form the surgery was delayed.

 

39 Which is a fused sentence?
A) The patient’s potassium was low the doctor ordered supplements.
B) The patient’s potassium was low, so the doctor ordered supplements.
C) Because the patient’s potassium was low, the doctor ordered supplements.
D) The patient’s potassium was low; therefore, the doctor ordered supplements.

 

40 Identify the fragment.
A) The respiratory therapist administered the nebulizer treatment.
B) Although the patient’s wheezing did not improve.
C) The doctor ordered a different bronchodilator.
D) The patient was admitted for observation.

 

41  Choose the correct sentence.
A) To calculate the correct insulin dose.
B) The nurse calculated the correct insulin dose it was 10 units.
C) The nurse calculated the correct insulin dose, and it was 10 units.
D) The nurse calculated the correct insulin dose, it was 10 units.

 

42  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient’s heart rate was 120, the nurse notified the provider.
B) The patient’s heart rate was 120, so the nurse notified the provider.
C) Because the patient’s heart rate was 120, the nurse notified the provider.
D) The patient’s heart rate was 120; therefore, the nurse notified the provider.

 

43  Which corrects this fragment: That the patient had a history of seizures.
A) That the patient had a history of seizures the doctor noted.
B) The doctor noted that the patient had a history of seizures.
C) The patient had a history of seizures that.
D) Had a history of seizures that the patient.

 

44  Which is a run-on?
A) The nurse reviewed the allergies the medication was safe.
B) The nurse reviewed the allergies, and the medication was safe.
C) Before the nurse reviewed the allergies, the medication was held.
D) The nurse reviewed the allergies; therefore, the medication was safe.

 

45  Identify the fragment.
A) The patient was started on IV fluids.
B) For example, normal saline and lactated Ringer’s.
C) The IV fluid rate was set at 125 mL/hr.
D) The nurse monitored for signs of fluid overload.

 

46  Which sentence is correct?
A) While the telemetry technician observed the strip.
B) The telemetry technician observed the strip it showed AFib.
C) The telemetry technician observed the strip, and it showed AFib.
D) The telemetry technician observed the strip, it showed AFib.

 

47  Choose the fragment.
A) The wound care nurse assessed the pressure injury.
B) Because the wound was deep and non-healing.
C) The wound was debrided in the treatment room.
D) A wound vac was applied.

 

48  Which corrects this run-on: She passed the TEAS she applied to nursing school.
A) She passed the TEAS, she applied to nursing school.
B) She passed the TEAS, so she applied to nursing school.
C) She passed the TEAS applied to nursing school.
D) Because she passed the TEAS she applied to nursing school.

49  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient had a fall, the nurse completed an incident report.
B) The patient had a fall, so the nurse completed an incident report.
C) After the patient had a fall, the nurse completed an incident report.
D) The patient had a fall; therefore, the nurse completed an incident report.

 

50  Identify the run-on.
A) The lab results were critical the doctor was paged.
B) The lab results were critical, so the doctor was paged.
C) Because the lab results were critical, the doctor was paged.
D) The lab results were critical; therefore, the doctor was paged.

 

51  Which is a fragment?
A) The nurse documented the intake and output.
B) For example, urine output and IV fluids.
C) The output was less than the intake.
D) The provider was notified of the imbalance.

 

52  Choose the correct sentence.
A) To monitor for signs of anaphylaxis after the vaccine.
B) The nurse monitored for signs of anaphylaxis after the vaccine.
C) Monitoring for signs of anaphylaxis after the vaccine.
D) While monitoring for signs of anaphylaxis after the vaccine.

 

53  Which corrects this fragment: Unless the patient signs the consent form.
A) Unless the patient signs the consent form. The surgery cannot proceed.
B) The surgery cannot proceed unless the patient signs the consent form.
C) Unless the patient signs the consent form cannot proceed.
D) Signs the consent form unless the patient.

 

54  Which is a run-on?
A) The insulin was drawn up the nurse verified the dose.
B) The insulin was drawn up, so the nurse verified the dose.
C) After the insulin was drawn up, the nurse verified the dose.
D) The insulin was drawn up; then the nurse verified the dose.

 

55  Identify the comma splice.
A) The patient’s oxygen saturation dropped to 88%, the RT was called.
B) The patient’s oxygen saturation dropped to 88%, so the RT was called.
C) Because the patient’s oxygen saturation dropped to 88%, the RT was called.
D) The patient’s oxygen saturation dropped to 88%; therefore, the RT was called.

 

56 Which sentence is correct?
A) Checking the central line dressing for redness.
B) The nurse checked the central line dressing for redness.
C) While checking the central line dressing for redness.
D) To check the central line dressing for redness.

 

57  Choose the fragment.
A) The pharmacy sent the wrong medication.
B) Such as metformin instead of glipizide.
C) The nurse caught the error before administration.
D) The pharmacy was notified of the mistake.

 

 

58  Which corrects this run-on: She completed the TEAS she felt relieved.
A) She completed the TEAS, she felt relieved.
B) She completed the TEAS, and she felt relieved.
C) She completed the TEAS felt relieved.
D) Because she completed the TEAS she felt relieved.

 

59  Which is a fused sentence?
A) The patient’s blood pressure was 180/100 the nurse gave hydralazine.
B) The patient’s blood pressure was 180/100, so the nurse gave hydralazine.
C) Because the patient’s blood pressure was 180/100, the nurse gave hydralazine.
D) The patient’s blood pressure was 180/100; therefore, the nurse gave hydralazine.

 

60  Identify the fragment.
A) The nursing student practiced dosage calculations.
B) Although she struggled with the math section.
C) She reviewed the problems with a tutor.
D) Her score improved on the next practice test.

 

61  Which sentence is correct?
A) To prevent pressure ulcers.
B) The nurse turned the patient every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers.
C) Turning the patient every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers.
D) While turning the patient every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers.

 

62  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient was anxious, the nurse stayed with her.
B) The patient was anxious, so the nurse stayed with her.
C) Because the patient was anxious, the nurse stayed with her.
D) The patient was anxious; therefore, the nurse stayed with her.

 

63  Choose the fragment.
A) The respiratory therapist adjusted the ventilator settings.
B) For instance, tidal volume and respiratory rate.
C) The patient’s oxygenation improved.
D) The ABG results were reviewed.

 

64  Which corrects this run-on: He forgot to wash his hands he contaminated the sample.
A) He forgot to wash his hands, he contaminated the sample.
B) He forgot to wash his hands, so he contaminated the sample.
C) He forgot to wash his hands contaminated the sample.
D) Because he forgot to wash his hands he contaminated the sample.

 

 

65 Which is a run-on?
A) The nurse assessed the patient the family waited outside.
B) The nurse assessed the patient, and the family waited outside.
C) While the nurse assessed the patient, the family waited outside.
D) The nurse assessed the patient; meanwhile, the family waited outside.

 

66  Identify the fragment.
A) The doctor ordered a stat ECG.
B) Because the patient complained of chest pain.
C) The ECG showed ST-segment elevation.
D) The patient was taken to the cath lab.

 

67  Which sentence is correct?
A) To calculate the drip rate for the IV infusion.
B) The nurse calculated the drip rate for the IV infusion.
C) Calculating the drip rate for the IV infusion.
D) While calculating the drip rate for the IV infusion.

 

68  Which corrects this fragment: That the patient was allergic to penicillin.
A) That the patient was allergic to penicillin the nurse noted.
B) The nurse noted that the patient was allergic to penicillin.
C) The patient was allergic to penicillin that.
D) Was allergic to penicillin that the patient.

 

69  Which is a comma splice?
A) The wound was red and swollen, the nurse notified the provider.
B) The wound was red and swollen, so the nurse notified the provider.
C) Because the wound was red and swollen, the nurse notified the provider.
D) The wound was red and swollen; therefore, the nurse notified the provider.

 

70  Choose the fragment.
A) The nursing assistant obtained a fingerstick glucose.
B) For example, before meals and at bedtime.
C) The glucose was 110 mg/dL.
D) The result was within normal limits.

 

71  Which is a run-on?
A) The code blue was announced everyone rushed to room 4.
B) The code blue was announced, so everyone rushed to room 4.
C) When the code blue was announced, everyone rushed to room 4.
D) The code blue was announced; therefore, everyone rushed to room 4.

 

 

72  Which sentence is correct?
A) While the nurse reviewed the medication list.
B) The nurse reviewed the medication list it was long.
C) The nurse reviewed the medication list, and it was long.
D) The nurse reviewed the medication list, it was long.

 

73  Identify the fragment.
A) The patient was started on a heparin drip.
B) Because the patient had a DVT.
C) The PTT was monitored every six hours.
D) The dose was adjusted based on the results.

 

74  Which corrects this run-on: She studied for the TEAS she passed.
A) She studied for the TEAS, she passed.
B) She studied for the TEAS, so she passed.
C) She studied for the TEAS passed.
D) Because she studied for the TEAS she passed.

 

75  Which is a fused sentence?
A) The patient’s nausea was severe the nurse gave ondansetron.
B) The patient’s nausea was severe, so the nurse gave ondansetron.
C) Because the patient’s nausea was severe, the nurse gave ondansetron.
D) The patient’s nausea was severe; therefore, the nurse gave ondansetron.

 

76  Choose the fragment.
A) The dietitian reviewed the patient’s nutrition consult.
B) Such as protein, calories, and fluid needs.
C) The patient’s albumin level was low.
D) The doctor ordered a nutrition supplement.

 

77  Which sentence is correct?
A) To check the residual volume of the feeding tube.
B) The nurse checked the residual volume of the feeding tube.
C) Checking the residual volume of the feeding tube.
D) While checking the residual volume of the feeding tube.

 

78  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient’s temperature was 102°F, the nurse gave antipyretics.
B) The patient’s temperature was 102°F, so the nurse gave antipyretics.
C) Because the patient’s temperature was 102°F, the nurse gave antipyretics.
D) The patient’s temperature was 102°F; therefore, the nurse gave antipyretics.

 

 

79  Identify the run-on.
A) The lab reported low hemoglobin the doctor ordered a transfusion.
B) The lab reported low hemoglobin, so the doctor ordered a transfusion.
C) After the lab reported low hemoglobin, the doctor ordered a transfusion.
D) The lab reported low hemoglobin; therefore, the doctor ordered a transfusion.

 

80  Which corrects this fragment: Although the patient was stable.
A) Although the patient was stable. The nurse continued to monitor.
B) Although the patient was stable, the nurse continued to monitor.
C) The patient was stable although.
D) Stable although the patient was.

 

81  Which sentence is correct?
A) For example, checking the patency of the Foley catheter.
B) The nurse checked the patency of the Foley catheter.
C) While checking the patency of the Foley catheter.
D) To check the patency of the Foley catheter.

 

82  Which is a fragment?
A) The patient was extubated this morning.
B) Because the sedation was weaned successfully.
C) The respiratory therapist monitored the patient closely.
D) The patient tolerated the extubation well.

 

83  Choose the correct sentence.
A) To prevent medication errors, the nurse used two patient identifiers.
B) To prevent medication errors the nurse used two patient identifiers.
C) The nurse used two patient identifiers to prevent medication errors.
D) Both A and C are correct.

 

84  Which corrects this run-on: He is a paramedic he is in nursing school.
A) He is a paramedic, he is in nursing school.
B) He is a paramedic, and he is in nursing school.
C) He is a paramedic in nursing school.
D) Because he is a paramedic he is in nursing school.

 

85  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient’s respiratory rate was 28, the nurse notified the provider.
B) The patient’s respiratory rate was 28, so the nurse notified the provider.
C) Because the patient’s respiratory rate was 28, the nurse notified the provider.
D) The patient’s respiratory rate was 28; therefore, the nurse notified the provider.

86  Identify the run-on.
A) The nurse administered the vaccine the patient felt a sting.
B) The nurse administered the vaccine, and the patient felt a sting.
C) After the nurse administered the vaccine, the patient felt a sting.
D) The nurse administered the vaccine; then the patient felt a sting.

 

87  Which sentence is correct?
A) Walking to the patient’s room to give the 0900 medications.
B) The nurse walked to the patient’s room to give the 0900 medications.
C) While walking to the patient’s room to give the 0900 medications.
D) To walk to the patient’s room to give the 0900 medications.

 

88  Choose the fragment.
A) The wound culture grew MRSA.
B) For example, vancomycin and linezolid.
C) The patient was started on vancomycin.
D) The infectious disease team was consulted.

 

89  Which corrects this fragment: Since the patient had a history of falls.
A) Since the patient had a history of falls. The nurse implemented precautions.
B) Since the patient had a history of falls, the nurse implemented precautions.
C) The patient had a history of falls since.
D) Had a history of falls since the patient.

 

90 Which is a fused sentence?
A) The patient’s urine output was low the doctor ordered a fluid bolus.
B) The patient’s urine output was low, so the doctor ordered a fluid bolus.
C) Because the patient’s urine output was low, the doctor ordered a fluid bolus.
D) The patient’s urine output was low; therefore, the doctor ordered a fluid bolus.

 

91 Identify the comma splice.
A) The patient complained of shortness of breath, the RT administered albuterol.
B) The patient complained of shortness of breath, so the RT administered albuterol.
C) Because the patient complained of shortness of breath, the RT administered albuterol.
D) The patient complained of shortness of breath; therefore, the RT administered albuterol.

 

92  Which sentence is correct?
A) Checking the patient’s ID band before giving blood.
B) The nurse checked the patient’s ID band before giving blood.
C) While checking the patient’s ID band before giving blood.
D) To check the patient’s ID band before giving blood.

 

 

 

93  Choose the fragment.
A) The patient was placed on a cardiac monitor.
B) Such as telemetry and continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
C) The monitor showed normal sinus rhythm.
D) The nurse documented the rhythm strip.

 

94  Which corrects this run-on: She finished the TEAS she started her application.
A) She finished the TEAS, she started her application.
B) She finished the TEAS, so she started her application.
C) She finished the TEAS started her application.
D) Because she finished the TEAS she started her application.

 

95  Which is a run-on?
A) The medication was given the patient had an allergic reaction.
B) The medication was given, and the patient had an allergic reaction.
C) After the medication was given, the patient had an allergic reaction.
D) The medication was given; consequently, the patient had an allergic reaction.

 

96  Identify the fragment.
A) The respiratory therapist checked the ventilator settings.
B) Although the patient’s tidal volume was low.
C) The settings were adjusted.
D) The patient’s oxygenation improved.

 

97  Which sentence is correct?
A) To assess the cap refill time.
B) The nurse assessed the cap refill time it was less than 2 seconds.
C) The nurse assessed the cap refill time, and it was less than 2 seconds.
D) The nurse assessed the cap refill time, it was less than 2 seconds.

 

98  Which is a comma splice?
A) The patient’s pain was 8/10, the nurse gave morphine.
B) The patient’s pain was 8/10, so the nurse gave morphine.
C) Because the patient’s pain was 8/10, the nurse gave morphine.
D) The patient’s pain was 8/10; therefore, the nurse gave morphine.

 

99  Choose the fragment.
A) The nursing student calculated the intake and output.
B) For example, oral fluids and IV fluids.
C) The intake was greater than the output.
D) The nurse reviewed the numbers.

 

100  Which corrects this run-on: She passed the TEAS math she failed the reading.
A) She passed the TEAS math, she failed the reading.
B) She passed the TEAS math; however, she failed the reading.
C) She passed the TEAS math failed the reading.
D) Because she passed the TEAS math she failed the reading.

Answers with short reasons for Questions 1–100.

1.      B – “Because” makes it a dependent clause (no main clause).

2.      A – Fused sentence (no punctuation between two independent clauses).

3.      C – Complete sentence (subject + verb). Others are fragments.

4.      A – Two independent clauses joined only by a comma (comma splice).

5.      B – Attaches “such as” phrase to a complete main clause.

6.      A – Fused sentence (no punctuation).

7.      C – Comma + “and” correctly joins independent clauses.

8.      B – Phrase with no verb.

9.      A – Fused sentence (no punctuation).

10. C – Comma + “and” correct.

11. B – Semicolon + “therefore” + comma fixes run-on.

12. A – Comma splice.

13. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

14. C – Comma + “and” correct.

15. A – Fused sentence.

16. B – “For instance” phrase with no verb.

17. B – Semicolon + “however” + comma correct.

18. B – Complete sentence.

19. A – Comma splice.

20. B – “Although” dependent clause alone.

21. B – Comma + “so” correct.

22. A – Attaches infinitive phrase to main clause.

23. A – Fused sentence.

24. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

25. C – Comma + “and” correct.

26. A – Comma splice.

27. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

28. B – Comma + “so” correct.

29. B – Complete sentence.

30. A – Fused sentence.

31. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

32. C – Comma + “and” correct.

33. B – Adds main clause after “since.”

34. A – Comma splice.

35. A – Fused sentence.

36. B – Complete sentence.

37. B – “Such as” phrase with no verb.

38. B – Comma + “so” correct.

39. A – Fused sentence.

40. B – “Although” dependent clause alone.

41. C – Comma + “and” correct.

42. A – Comma splice.

43. B – Adds independent clause before “that.”

44. A – Fused sentence.

45. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

46. C – Comma + “and” correct.

47. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

48. B – Comma + “so” correct.

49. A – Comma splice.

50. A – Fused sentence.

51. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

52. B – Complete sentence.

53. B – Integrates “unless” clause correctly.

54. A – Fused sentence.

55. A – Comma splice.

56. B – Complete sentence.

57. B – “Such as” phrase with no verb.

58. B – Comma + “and” correct.

59. A – Fused sentence.

60. B – “Although” dependent clause alone.

61. B – Complete sentence.

62. A – Comma splice.

63. B – “For instance” phrase with no verb.

64. B – Comma + “so” correct.

65. A – Fused sentence.

66. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

67. B – Complete sentence.

68. B – Adds independent clause before “that.”

69. A – Comma splice.

70. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

71. A – Fused sentence.

72. C – Comma + “and” correct.

73. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

74. B – Comma + “so” correct.

75. A – Fused sentence.

76. B – “Such as” phrase with no verb.

77. B – Complete sentence.

78. A – Comma splice.

79. A – Fused sentence.

80. B – Adds main clause after “although.”

81. B – Complete sentence.

82. B – “Because” dependent clause alone.

83. D – Both A and C are complete, correct sentences.

84. B – Comma + “and” correct.

85. A – Comma splice.

86. A – Fused sentence.

87. B – Complete sentence.

88. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

89. B – Adds main clause after “since.”

90. A – Fused sentence.

91. A – Comma splice.

92. B – Complete sentence.

93. B – “Such as” phrase with no verb.

94. B – Comma + “so” correct.

95. A – Fused sentence.

96. B – “Although” dependent clause alone.

97. C – Comma + “and” correct.

98. A – Comma splice.

99. B – “For example” phrase with no verb.

100.                     B – Semicolon + “however” + comma correct.