Common Punctuation and Writing Mistakes.

What is the problem in a run-non sentence?

• We use commas incorrectly.

• The subject or verb in the sentence is missing.

• There are two or more sentences which are not separated by any kind of punctuation.

• The category of the words in a list are not the same.

When I separate two independent sentences by using only a comma, what mistake do I make?

How can I fix a run-non sentence? Check the boxes.

• I can create two simple sentences by using periods.

• I can use connectors like in contrast, as a result, etc.

• I can use a subordinator to create a complex sentence.

• I can add a question mark (?).

• I can use comma + FANBOYS to create a compound sentence.

What is a sentence fragment?

• It is a complete sentence that transmits a full thought.

• It is a phrase that is missing the subject or verb.

• It is a sentence in which a comma has been used incorrectly.

• It is a sentence in which periods are missing.

Which is the problem in the sentence:

The kids went to school, they enjoyed their classes.

• Run-on sentence

• Fused sentence

• Comma Splice

• Faulty Parallelism

The following clause has a punctuation problem. Mark the two appropriate ways to fix it.

" He has always been a good person he tries to help all people."

• Add a subject.

• Add a period after "person" and add a capital letter to "He."

• Add a comma +FANBOYS between "person" and "he."

• Add a comma between "person" and "he."

What is the name of the problem in this sentence "Because he loves me a lot"?

Read the sentence below and identify the problem in it.

She likes reading, cooking, and to jog.

• Sentence Fragment

• Run-on sentence

• Faulty Parallelism

• Comma Splice

Which expression would you better to fix the sentence below which has faulty parallelism? "My son wants to be either a fireman or fly planes."

• My son wants to be either a fireman or be a plane controller.

• My son wants to be either a fireman or a pilot.

• My son wants to fight fires or be a pilot.

"Playing soccer at the beach is an amazing experience for vacationers. " Can this example be considered a sentence fragment?

• Yes

• No