Missing Commas, Run-on Sentences & Fragments Lesson

Missing Commas, Run-on Sentences & Fragments

Missing Commas

Here’s the rule:  If you have BOTH a VERB and a SUBJECT after a CONJUNCTION – then put a comma before the conjunction!

Tom likes dogs, and he likes cats!

If you have ONLY a VERB or SUBJECT after a CONJUNCTION – then no comma!

Tom likes dogs and cats!  Tom loves dogs and hates cats!

Her er regelen på norsk: Hvis du har BÅDE en VERB og en SUBJEKT etter et BINDEORD – sett en komma før bindeordet!

Tom liker hunder, og han liker katter!

Hvis du har BARE en VERB eller SUBJEKT etter et BINDEORD – ingen komma.

Tom liker hunder og katter!  Tom er glad i hunder men ikke katter!)

www.cuyamaca.edu: Coordinating Conjunctions Worksheet

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Then copy and paste the sentences into the next 5 questions:

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

Open Ended

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

1. I ran to school so I didn’t arrive late.

Open Ended

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

2. Sam believed that having pets and having kids were the same thing.

Open Ended

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

3. She put on a sweater for it was cold outside.

Open Ended

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

4. Julie was tired from taking the kids to the zoo so she decided that it would be a good idea to take a nap and watch Netflix after.

Open Ended

Revise the sentence by adding a comma if necessary! If the sentence is correct, write CORRECT.

5. She thinks that soccer is fun to play and that baseball isn’t fun.

LEARN FANBOYS

Write the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for the sentence!

Fill in the Blank

Write the the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for this sentence.

1. The boy wanted to go to the park, _______ he had homework to do before he could go.

Fill in the Blank

Write the the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for this sentence.

2. She doesn't eat cheese, ______ does she drink milk because she is lactose intolerant.

Fill in the Blank

Write the the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for this sentence.

3. He can buy a brand new charger, ______ he can borrow the charger from his sister.

Fill in the Blank

Write the the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for this sentence.

4. Sally studied intensely for her calculus test, _______ she got a good grade in her class.

Fill in the Blank

Write the the correct coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) for this sentence.

5. Andrew wanted to quit his job, ______ he wanted to travel the world instead.

Run-on Sentences: Fused sentences & Comma Splices

​Towson University: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 1

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Then copy and paste the sentences into the next 5 questions:

Revise the run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

Open Ended

Revise this run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

1.  In March, Harry was transferred to a new plant in Detroit, then he was laid off in June.

Open Ended

Revise this run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

2.  The CEO received a subscription to his favorite magazine, it arrived in the mail within two weeks.

Open Ended

Revise this run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

3.  The jury members deliberated for over two months, the judge has asked to meet with them today.

Open Ended

Revise this run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

4.  We will travel to Bermuda this summer, we will stay home.

Open Ended

Revise this run-on sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

5.  The weather forecaster asked everyone to remain indoors, a storm was heading our way.

​Towson University: Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 3

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Then copy and paste the sentences into the next 5 questions:

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

Open Ended

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

1.  The group released a new CD today however it will not be available for a month.

Open Ended

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

2.  Two members of the Johnson family came to the picnic but neither of them stayed for the speeches.

Open Ended

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

3.  Everyone has an accent, but some accents are more recognizable than others.

Open Ended

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

4.  I unscrewed the old light bulb, then I put a new one into the socket.

Open Ended

Revise the run-on sentence into one or two sentences, using a coordinating conjunction (bindeord) or transition word (overgangsord) and the appropriate punctuation (tegnsetting).

5.  We haven't had much rain this summer, as a result, the trees are losing their leaves early.

Fragments

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Maria was not watching her plate of barbecue very carefully. So Santana, the family beagle, snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge. As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.

• Maria was not watching her plate of barbecue very carefully.

• So Santana, the family beagle, snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge.

• As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam. Guilt has consumed him. Even the blueberries floating in his cereal bowl seem like the accusing eyes of Professor Gregory, his biology instructor.

• Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam.

• Guilt has consumed him.

• Even the blueberries floating in his cereal bowl seem like the accusing eyes of Professor Gregory, his biology instructor.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator. Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor. The fruit bounced and rolled everywhere in an explosion of indigo.

• James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator.

• Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor.

• The fruit bounced and rolled everywhere in an explosion of indigo.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at Lake Eola Park. For example, Kim's Labrador retriever Murphy or Gary's bulldog Kembo. Beautiful women, Richie has learned, gravitate toward guys with cute dogs.

• Richie loves to walk his friends' dogs at Lake Eola Park.

• For example, Kim's Labrador retriever Murphy or Gary's bulldog Kembo.

• Beautiful women, Richie has learned, gravitate toward guys with cute dogs.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Head down, Lela stared at the textbook on her desk. She understood the fragment practice that Professor Markham was reviewing in class. But was too shy to raise her hand to volunteer an answer.

• Head down, Lela stared at the textbook on her desk.

• She understood the fragment practice that Professor Markham was reviewing in class.

• But was too shy to raise her hand to volunteer an answer.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

While Cynthia dressed for her sister's wedding, Murphy, the golden retriever, ate the straps off the only shoes that matched Cynthia's pale blue dress. Her replacement options were inappropriate. Like rubber flip-flops, running shoes, fuzzy pink rabbit slippers, or brown leather pumps.

• While Cynthia dressed for her sister's wedding, Murphy, the golden retriever, ate the straps off the only shoes that matched Cynthia's pale blue dress.

• Her replacement options were inappropriate.

• Like rubber flip-flops, running shoes, fuzzy pink rabbit slippers, or brown leather pumps.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment. 

When Will stepped out of the shower, he panicked. Realizing that all his underwear was still in the washing machine. Damp jockey shorts were not a good way to start his day.

• When Will stepped out of the shower, he panicked.

• Realizing that all his underwear was still in the washing machine.

• Damp jockey shorts were not a good way to start his day.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Joey idolizes his older brother David. Combing his hair in the style that David wears, drinking coffee black with five sugars, and giving teachers the same lame excuses for late homework. As a consequence, everyone calls Joey "David" by mistake!

• Joey idolizes his older brother David.

• Combing his hair in the style that David wears, drinking coffee black with five sugars, and giving teachers the same lame excuses for late homework.

• As a consequence, everyone calls Joey "David" by mistake!

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

While thunder boomed in the distance, Margaret started off on her daily five-mile run. Confident that she had plenty of time before the storm arrived. Wet hair and clothes plastered to her body proved that she could not outpace Mother Nature.

• While thunder boomed in the distance, Margaret started off on her daily five-mile run.

• Confident that she had plenty of time before the storm arrived.

• Wet hair and clothes plastered to her body proved that she could not outpace Mother Nature.

Multiple Choice

Read the passage below. Choose the part that is a fragment.

Whenever Coach Moody sees behavior that she does not like, either on or off the court. The members of the girls' basketball team pay during the next practice. When Frankie was caught smooching her boyfriend Larry in the hallway, everyone had to run two extra miles that afternoon.

• Whenever Coach Moody sees behavior that she does not like, either on or off the court.

• The members of the girls' basketball team pay during the next practice.

• When Frankie was caught smooching her boyfriend Larry in the hallway, everyone had to run two extra miles that afternoon.

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