Run-On Fragments and Comma Splices

Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices

​How to tell the difference + what to do to make it right

​Correct ➡️

​⬅️Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Choose whether the following statement is a complete sentence or a fragment. "If I don't take my cell phone, and I need to make a call."

• complete sentence

• fragment

Multiple Choice

Choose whether the following statement is a complete sentence or a fragment. "As soon as I finish this grammar exercise, I will eat lunch."

• complete sentence

• fragment

Multiple Select

Check all that apply. "Fragments _____."

• are incomplete sentences.

• may lack a subject, a verb, or both.

• may lack an additional independent clause.

• are also considered run-ons.

Multiple Select

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix fragments?"

• Add a comma or a semi-colon.

• Add a subject or a verb until the sentence makes complete sense as a stand-alone thought.

• Join/Combine the fragment to the previous or next sentence.

• All of the above

​How to choose the right FANBOY?

​Consider the relationship between the clauses

Dropdown

He was the best player on the team, ​

Select answer

he scored the most goals​.

Dropdown

I ordered a hamburger, ​

Select answer

my sister ordered a salad. ​

Multiple Choice

"A run-on ___."

• contains two independent clauses (sentences) combined without proper punctuation.

• is missing either a subject, a verb, or both.

• is considered a complete sentence.

• can be fixed with a comma or a semi-colon.

Multiple Select

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix run-ons?"

• Separate the two complete sentences using a period.

• Join them by using a semi-colon.

• Separate them by using a comma and a FANBOYS.

• Separate them by using only a comma.

Multiple Select

Select whether the statement is true or false. "Comma splices are sentences that should be separated, but they are joined with a comma."

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Check all that apply. "What are ways to fix comma-splices?"

• Join the two sentences by adding a FANBOYS after the comma.

• Separate the sentences into two by using a period.

• Change the wording so that they can become one complete sentence.

• Add a subject, verb, or both.

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!"

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma splice

• Complete sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate."

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma splice

• Complete sentence

Multiple Choice

Identify whether the statement is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or complete sentence. "My fan is broken, I am getting very hot."

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma splice

• Complete sentence