Finding and Fixing Fragments

1. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Natalie did not go on our bike trip. Because she could not ride a bike.

   Question

   A.

   go. On

   B.

   trip because

   C.

   ride; a

   D.

   No change is necessary.
2. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Since Gary is the most experienced hiker here, he should lead the way.

   B.

   Since Gary is the most experienced hiker here. He should lead the way.

   C.

   Since Gary is the most experienced hiker here; he should lead the way.
3. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Planting fragrant flowers will attract wildlife. Such as butterflies.

   Question

   A.

   When planting

   B.

   flowers; will

   C.

   wildlife, such

   D.

   No change is necessary.
4. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   To get to the concert hall; take Exit 5 and drive for 3 miles.

   B.

   To get to the concert hall. Take Exit 5 and drive for 3 miles.

   C.

   To get to the concert hall, take Exit 5 and drive for 3 miles.
5. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Buying many unnecessary groceries. Can result in wasted food and wasted money.

   Question

   A.

   groceries can

   B.

   : in wasted

   C.

   : wasted money

   D.

   No change is necessary.
6. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Some scientists predict that people will soon take vacation cruises. Into space.

   Question

   A.

   predict, that

   B.

   soon; take

   C.

   cruises into

   D.

   No change is necessary.
7. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Walking for 10 miles after her car broke down. Pearl became tired and frustrated.

   B.

   Walking for 10 miles after her car broke down; Pearl became tired and frustrated.

   C.

   Walking for 10 miles after her car broke down, Pearl became tired and frustrated.
8. Choose the item that has no errors.

   Question

   A.

   Many people find it hard. To concentrate during stressful times.

   B.

   Many people find it hard to concentrate during stressful times.

   C.

   Many people find it hard, to concentrate during stressful times.
9. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

   Growing suspicious, the secret agent discovered a tiny recording device inside a flower vase.

   Question

   A.

   Growing, suspicious

   B.

   agent. Discovered

   C.

   inside, a flower vase

   D.

   No change is necessary.
10. If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”

    Early in their training, doctors learn that there is a fine line. Between life and death.

    Question

    A.

    Early, in

    B.

    doctors. Learn

    C.

    line between

    D.

    No change is necessary.