Question

I have my thoughts about the answers to these 5 questions, but I am not sure if I am right about specifically these 5, so if I could please get some help
1. In the lobby I met Mr. Adams, he was waiting for me by the ticket window.
Question 1 options:

comma splice

fragment

run-on

correct sentence


2. Grammar is so much fun, I wish I could practice it all day.
Question 2 options:

comma splice

fragment

run-on

correct sentence

3. Read the sentence below. Choose the underlined part where a comma splice or fused sentence occurs. Hoping to relax after a busy week at work and school, Cheryl smoothed on some sunscreen, settled onto her pool raft, and opened her new Stephen King novel, then her neighbor cranked up the lawnmower, ruining the quiet.
Question 3 options:

school, Cheryl

raft, and

novel, then

lawnmower, ruining

4. Because Noah was a righteous man, he was spared.
Question 4 options:

comma splice

fragment

run-on

correct sentence

5. Doug hasn’t returned yet, but he called a few minutes ago.
Question 5 options:

comma splice

fragment

run-on

correct sentence

Answer 1

Answer:

Identify the mistake?

Explanation:

1. run-on

2. comma splice. It should be a period not a comma.

3. novel, then. There should be a period not comma

4. correct sentence

5. This one is kind of tricky, but I would suggest "correct sentence."