Run-Ons

Fragments/ Run-Ons

Multiple Choice

A fragment

• lacks a complete thought

• may lack a subject

• may lack a verb

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

During a dark, frigid night.

• fragment

• correct

Multiple Choice

Jesse loves potato chips.

• fragment

• sentence

Multiple Choice

To be an elite athlete. You must dedicate your life to the sport.

• has a fragment

• is correct

Multiple Choice

I love vegetables. Especially broccoli.

• has a fragment

• is correct

Run-on Sentences

• A run on sentence is two or more complete ideas (independent clauses) without the proper punctuation

• EX: Bill is my best friend he is very funny.

• This is incorrect.

Comma Splice

• A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence, in which a comma is used to "hold together" two complete sentences.

• EX: Bill is my best friend, he is quite funny.

• This is incorrect.

Open Ended

A run-on sentence is...

How to Correct a Run-on or Comma Splice

• Add a period. (Bill is my best friend. He is quite funny.)

• Add a semicolon. (Bill is my best friend; he is quite funny.)

• Add a conjunction. (Bill is my best friend, and he is quite funny.)

• Other conjunctions: but, so, or, because, if, when, after, before, since, although

Multiple Choice

I'm extremely tired, I need to stay up and study.

• correct

• comma splice

Multiple Choice

I'm extremely tired, but I need to stay up and study.

• correct

• comma splice

Multiple Choice

Eating healthier is difficult it takes focused dedication.

• correct

• run-on

Multiple Choice

Because you work so hard, you deserve a raise.

• correct

• comma splice

Multiple Choice

My cat is curious he gets into everything.

• correct

• run-on

Multiple Choice

Which is the run-on? Yesterday, I did a lot of work. I wrote a speech for English class. I made a documentary for science it was fun to make. I also completed 20 difficult math problems. I was busy yesterday.

• I was busy yesterday.

• I also completed 20 difficult math problems.

• I made a documentary for science it was fun to make.

Multiple Choice

Which is the run-on? Being a manager is difficult. You need to have a good relationship with the employees. They must respect you they have to listen when you give directions. In addition, you have to be fair and listen to the employees. Being a good manager takes skill.

• They must respect you they have to listen when you give directions.

• You need to have a good relationship with the employees.

• In addition, you have to be fair and listen to the employees.