Grammar Flashcard: Comma Splices, Run-on Sentences, and Sentence Fragments

Front

Identify the comma splice:

Back

I went to the store, I bought some milk.

Front

Identify the comma splice: The sun was shining, it was a beautiful day.

Back

The sun was shining, it was a beautiful day.

Front

Correct the comma splice: I love to read, I find it relaxing.

Back

I love to read, and I find it relaxing.

Front

Correct the comma splice: She enjoys playing basketball, she is very good at it.

Back

She enjoys playing basketball; she is very good at it.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence.

Back

I went to the park I saw my friends there.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence:

Back

The movie was great we had a lot of fun.

Front

Correct the run-on: She loves to dance she takes lessons every week.

Back

She loves to dance, and she takes lessons every week.

Front

Identify the sentence fragment:

Back

Eating ice cream.

Front

Identify the sentence fragment:

Back

Running in the park.