Fragments, Run-ons, Sentences

Fragments, Run-ons,

Comma Splices, & Sentences

Sentences

​Subject: Verb:

​Sentences have a subject and a verb. They are a complete thought.

​EXAMPLE: The very tiny puppy chewed the carpet.

Fragments

​Pop in the chat how to finish this sentence fragment...

​A fragment is missing a piece

-A subject

-A verb

-Both a subject and a verb​

​

​EXAMPLE: A beautiful, white horse

Fragments

​Choose one and finish it. Drop that in the chat.

​A fragment might have phrases and clauses but it will leave you with questions.

​

​EXAMPLE: Whenever I walk the dog.

Example: Engaged and ready for the day.

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a fragment?

Is always running away from me.

• Fragment

• Sentence

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a fragment?

Jenny is writing a book about her life.

• Fragment

• Sentence

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a fragment?

A car with all of the special features.

• Fragment

• Sentence

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a fragment?

Because I remembered that her birthday is tomorrow.

• Fragment

• Sentence

Run-ons

​A run-on is one more than one sentence joined together improperly. It is missing a comma and a conjunction OR a semicolon.

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​EXAMPLE: I lOVE PIZZA i WOULD EAT IT EVERY DAY.

COMMA SPLICE

​A comma splice is one more than one sentence joined together improperly. It only uses a comma.

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​EXAMPLE: I lOVE PIZZA, i WOULD EAT IT EVERY DAY.

CORRECTING THEM

Two common ways to correct a run-on and/or a comma splice are to add the following in between the two sentences:

-Add a comma and conjunction (best one based on context)

-A semicolon​

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​EXAMPLE: I love pizza, and I could eat it every day.

OR ​

I love pizza; i could eat it every day.​

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a run-on?

My father is a doctor he has saved many people's lives.

• Sentence

• Run-on

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence or a comma splice?

The twins are always getting into trouble, they spilled juice all over the floor.

• Sentence

• Comma Splice

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence, a comma splice, or a run-on?

Leisure sports is a favorite school subject; the waiting list continues to grow.

• Sentence

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

Multiple Choice

Is this a comma splice, a run-on, or a sentence?

The car skidded to a stop, it almost hit a mailbox.

• Sentence

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

Open Ended

Correct this run-on by adding a comma and conjunction OR a semicolon.

Practice was scheduled for Friday the bad weather caused it to be cancelled.

Please retype the sentence correctly.

REVIEW

​FRAGMENTS- Not a complete thought

RUN-ON- Too much of a thought

COMMA SPLICE - Too much thought with a comma

SENTENCE- Just the right amount of thought​

Multiple Choice

Is this a sentence, fragment, or run-on?

I hate homework it is so boring.

• Sentence

• Fragment

• Run-on

Multiple Choice

Is this a comma splice, a fragment, or a sentence?

The phone ringing so loudly during class.

• Sentence

• Fragment

• Run-on

Multiple Choice

Is this a comma splice, a fragment, or a sentence?

Without even a smile on her face

• Sentence

• Fragment

• Run-on

Multiple Choice

Is this a comma splice, a fragment, or a sentence,?

Matthew loves basketball, he also plays baseball.

• Sentence

• Fragment

• Comma Splice

Multiple Choice

Is this a comma splice, a fragment, a run-on, or a sentence?

The food was great, and the party was fun.

• Sentence

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma splice