Fragments & Run-ons

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

Two or more independent clauses connected incorrectly.

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

An incomplete sentence.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a fused sentence? Options: I love pizza, it is my favorite food., I love pizza; it is my favorite food., I love pizza it is my favorite food., I love pizza because it is my favorite food.

Back

I love pizza it is my favorite food.

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

Two independent clauses joined by a comma.

Front

Which of the following sentences is a comma splice? She went to the store, but she forgot her wallet., She went to the store; she forgot her wallet., She went to the store. She forgot her wallet., She went to the store, she forgot her wallet.

Back

She went to the store, she forgot her wallet.

Front

Identify the sentence fragment: He ran to the store quickly., Ran to the store quickly., The boy is waiting for the bus., The boy with the blue backpack is waiting for the bus.

Back

Ran to the store quickly.

Front

Which of the following is a sentence fragment? The keys are on the table., On the table next to the books., The cat is sleeping., She is reading a book.

Back

On the table next to the books.

Front

Why is 'Although she was tired' a fragment?

Back

It starts with a subordinating word.

Front

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• The boy with the blue backpack.
• Although she was tired.
• He ran to the store quickly.
• On the table next to the books.

Back

He ran to the store quickly.

Front

A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and a ______.

Back

complete thought