1. Which of the following is an example of a run-on

sentence?

A. I went to the store and bought some groceries.

B. The dog barked loudly, then ran away.

C. I like ice cream, my favorite flavor is chocolate.

D. She was tired from staying up late studying for exams.

Answer: C. This is a run-on sentence because it combines

two independent clauses without proper punctuation or

conjunction.

2. What is the purpose of using transitional words and

phrases in writing?

A. To confuse the reader

B. To provide smooth transitions between ideas

C. To increase word count

D. To bore the reader

Answer: B. Transitional words and phrases help guide the

reader through the text and provide a cohesive flow

between ideas.

3. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct

subject-verb agreement?

A. The group of students is excited for the field trip.

B. The team are working together to finish the project.

C. There is many opportunities for growth in this field.

D. Each of the volunteers were given a task to complete.