Welcome to another of our grammar challenges! This grammar assessment focuses on sentence structure and is designed for proficient English speakers. The questions test a range of topics including subordination, coordination, parallelism, and clause usage. It evaluates your ability to construct, identify, and analyze grammatically sound sentences while avoiding common structural errors. If you've forgotten what some of these terms mean, don't worry - Just look to the HINT button to see an explanation of the grammatical term we are asking about.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
The sun set, and the sky turned red.
After dinner, we watched a movie.
She read the book it was fascinating.
Although tired, he stayed awake.
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Driving through the storm, the wipers barely kept up.
The students finished their tests before noon.
As she left, she grabbed her keys.
After practice, he was exhausted.
Which sentence demonstrates faulty parallelism?
She likes hiking, biking, and to swim.
They danced and sang all night.
He enjoys reading novels and writing essays.
I came, I saw, I conquered.
Which of these is a properly constructed compound sentence?
He ran quickly he caught the train.
I was late, but they waited for me.
Since I studied, I passed the exam.
Leaving now, I’ll miss the bus.
Which sentence contains a sentence fragment?
They left after the concert.
Because the movie was long.
She cooked dinner and set the table.
He worked all night.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses coordination.
He studied hard but was still failed.
She ran out of time and forgot her lines.
The cat slept although the noise.
Since it was late, and I was tired.
Which sentence contains incorrect subordination?
Even though I was tired, I stayed up.
If you need help, ask me.
While I like apples, I hate juice.
I was angry, although they apologized.
Which option is a complex sentence?
She danced gracefully.
She won, he lost.
He cooked dinner and washed the dishes.
Although it rained, we went hiking.
Which sentence contains faulty clause coordination?
I was tired, but I kept working.
Since they arrived, we started cooking.
The rain stopped, the sun came out.
He played guitar and sang beautifully.
Which option contains a properly punctuated compound sentence?
She sings well she never took lessons.
She sings well; she never took lessons.
She sings well, she never took lessons.
She sings well because she took lessons.
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
He wanted to paint, write, and being famous.
She likes swimming, dancing, and to cook.
They enjoy hiking, kayaking, and camping.
He sings well and enjoys to paint.
Which of these is a fused sentence (comma splice)?
I love ice cream, but it melts too fast.
The dog barked, the cat ran.
She cried because she failed.
He arrived after lunch.
Which sentence includes an elliptical clause?
She likes chocolate more than he.
She likes chocolate, and he does too.
She likes chocolate; he prefers vanilla.
She likes chocolate although he doesn’t.
Which of these is a correct example of subordination?
The alarm rang, I woke up
I woke up because the alarm rang.
I woke up, the alarm rang.
Because I woke up, the alarm rang.
More to learn...
Your results suggest that sentence structure is a challenging area. You may benefit from focused review on identifying complete sentences, correcting run-ons and fragments, and improving modifier placement. Grammatical precision is key to clear and effective communication, and strengthening these skills will significantly improve your writing. Consider studying foundational grammar rules and working through targeted exercises to build confidence. Progress is very achievable with regular, structured practice.
You’ve shown a solid grasp of sentence structure, but there are areas where refinement is needed. Your understanding of basic clauses and coordination is consistent, though issues with modifiers and complex sentence construction suggest room for growth. Targeted practice on parallelism and subordination could greatly enhance your clarity and style. You're on the right track—improving consistency will bring your writing to a higher standard.
Excellent work—you’ve demonstrated a strong command of sentence structure and advanced grammar. Your responses show a clear understanding of how clauses, modifiers, and parallel structures function in formal writing. This level of accuracy indicates readiness for high-level academic or professional communication. Continue to practice complex sentence forms to maintain fluency and precision. You are well-positioned to write clearly, concisely, and effectively across various formats.
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