123456 - Verbal Quiz - Independent clause / Run-ons / Fragments 1 / 6 1. Marcus is an accomplished athlete, excelling in various sports, such as football, basketball, and track and field _________ he has received numerous awards for his achievements. a) , for instance, b) : among them, c) , and as a result, d) . Over the years, Option D is the correct choice, as it uses a period and a transitional phrase "Over the years" to indicate the awards Marcus received over time as a result of his accomplishments in various sports. 2 / 6 2. The author uses a unique narrative style in her book _________ a first-person perspective interspersed with third-person viewpoints of the other characters. a) ; this style includes b) : it features c) , combining d) . Which combines Option C is the correct choice, as it uses a comma and the verb "combining" to present the details of the unique narrative style in a concise manner, without breaking the sentence flow or introducing an unnecessary independent clause. 3 / 6 3. The annual summer festival offers many attractions: food trucks, a live music stage, local vendor booths, and various activities for children ___________ face painting and balloon animals. a) , these include b) : including, c) , such as d) . Some examples are Option C is the correct choice, as it uses a comma and the phrase "such as" to provide specific examples of the activities for children without breaking the sentence flow or introducing another independent clause. 4 / 6 4. After a long day at work, Emily enjoys relaxing at home in various ways ___________ watching her favorite TV shows while sipping hot chocolate. a) ; which include b) : these include c) , like d) . Such as Option B is the correct choice, as it uses a colon to introduce a more specific example of the various ways Emily enjoys relaxing at home. This allows for a smooth and logical transition to the specific example given. 5 / 6 5. When Jane moved to New York City, she decided to attend several Broadway shows. Over the past few months, she has seen popular productions like Hamilton _________ and Wicked. a) ; The Lion King, b) : such as The Lion King, c) , The Lion King, d) . For example, The Lion King, Option C is the correct choice, as it uses a comma to create a simple list of Broadway productions that Jane has seen, maintaining a straightforward and concise sentence. 6 / 6 6. The company provides a wide range of services, such as software development, IT support, and marketing ___________ their clients include both small businesses and large corporations. a) ; b) , therefore, c) : to illustrate, d) . Among them, Option A correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. Your score is 0% Restart Quiz
