Sentence Errors

A run-on sentence is two independent clauses combined incorrectly.

• True

• False

A run-on sentence is an error that happens when two independent clauses are combined with only a comma.

• True

• False

A comma splice is an error that happens when two independent clauses are combined with only a comma.

• True

• False

A comma splice is an error that happens when a sentence is missing a subject and verb.

• True

• False

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence.

• True

• False

A dependent clause on its own is an example of a sentence fragment.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

A sentence that is missing a subject and/or verb is an example of a sentence fragment.

• True

• False

I went to Italy last year, it was a great trip.

• Run-on sentence

• Comma splice

• Sentence fragment

• No error

It is a difficult time for many people, but people are strong, and they will survive.

• Run-on sentence

• Comma splice

• Sentence fragment

• No error

Because it was too late when you called.

• Run-on sentence

• Comma splice

• Sentence fragment

• No error