Fragments & Run-Ons

A run-on sentence is when:

• Two complete sentences are connected with a semicolon.

• Two complete thoughts are connected without proper punctuation.

• Two sentence fragments are connected with a comma.

• When your sentence runs away and never returns. :'(

Check off all the answers that apply for the statement below.

A fragment is caused when it is missing one or more of these three critical components:

• a subject

• a verb

• a comma

• a complete thought

• end punctuation

Amanda scolded the cat, he was yelling at the front door.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

It was early, so the students were barely awake.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

Before you could see it.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

It is never too late to learn a little grammar!

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

A very difficult task for inexperienced actors.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

The ninjas attacked and Jade pulled out her sword.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

Irene wasn't sure if we had homework, so she asked Ernie.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on

Caitlin asked the question out loud and realized the answer immediately.

• Correct as is!

• Fragment

• Run-on