b compound
c run-on
b simple
The correct answer is D. simple.
A simple sentence contains only one independent clause. If a sentence has more than one independent clauses, then it's called a compound sentence. If it has one independent clause, as well as one (or more) dependent clauses, then it is a complex sentence. A run-on sentence is a grammatically incorrect sentence which combines two or more independent clauses with a comma only, rather than with a conjunction.
A. Alaska, the largest U.S. state, was once owned by Russia.
B. Rob the team captain, is also a good student.
C. Mr. Andersen my new neighbor, is from Denmark.
D. Have you met, Dianne my sister, from Denver?
2) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. Coach Alice my soccer coach used to be in the military.
B. Friendly Mrs. Cook, a jovial woman likes company.
C. The land that is now Florida the Sunshine State, was owned by Spain long ago.
D. Craig bought me a gift, a pack of baseball cards.
3) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. Rebecca ran the race, six miles, quite swiftly.
B. Has everyone tasted Maggie's new recipe the Italian dish?
C. Gary the theater actor, performed the role recently.
D. Mrs. Wheeler the mail carrier, delivers, all the mail.
4) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. My favorite poet, whose poems are about everyday life has published a new book.
B. Mrs. Beecher, whose maiden name is Parker, just painted her house blue.
C. Mrs. Calhoun whom we met a year ago can ride horses.
D. Darren whom I miss dearly, will return from his trip next week.
5) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. The book, that you are looking for, is right here.
B. Candles which can provide light at night, are made from different kinds of wax.
C. That house, which has been for sale for six months is one hundred years old.
D. The car that he drove on the muddy road will need to be washed.
6) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. Uncle Frank is the one who will fix our plumbing.
B. Here is the firefighter, who will rescue the kitten from our tree.
C. Grandma is someone, who knows how to cook effortlessly.
D. Steve is talking to the woman, who lives in the apartment right above ours.
7) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. Aloe vera, grown in many parts of the world, is commonly used to prevent skin damage.
B. People, eating at restaurants, should tip their servers.
C. That team, coached by my dad won third place in the tournament.
D. Diana running briskly completed the lap in less than a minute.
8) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. Rose Will, whom I have known for years is moving to Arkansas.
B. The board game that my brother likes best is on sale this week.
C. Thomas Jefferson who crafted the Declaration of Independence, lived at Monticello in Virginia.
D. She accidentally threw away my belt which was brand new.
9) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. The puppy, wearing the red collar, is the most playful.
B. Ross is the person, racing after the ball.
C. Rachel, observing carefully, found a quarter under some leaves.
D. I like that puppy, chasing its tail.
10) Which sentence does not contain any errors in comma usage?
A. The boy hurt his left arm playing volleyball yesterday.
B. Ancient artifacts sometimes discovered by accident, help us learn new things about the past.
C. A race car, driven by a famous stuntman sold quickly at a local auction.
D. Here is your cat curled up in the pile of laundry.
You've been up on that diving board
Making sure that it's nice and straight.
You've made sure that it's not too slick.
You've made sure that it can stand the weight.
You've made sure that the spring is tight.
You've made sure that the cloth won't slip.
You've made sure that it bounces right,
And that you pr toes can get a grip-
And you've been up there since half past five
Doin' everything...but DIVE.