Identifying Types of Sentences

Because of this, it is important to avoid fragments since the reader may get stuck.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

When he is done, he will have a degree in business, and he already has a job lined up with one of the local businesses where he will work in the marketing department.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Comma splices, which are similar to fused run-on sentences, create problems in writing as well.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Julina knew that she would never again agree to go out to dinner with James; he expected her to buy her own meal, tip the waitress, and chip in for gas.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Writers need to be aware of how improper grammar causes problems in writing, for grammar problems can detract from the main point.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

If I am honest, I didn't study as hard as I should have, my grade suffered because of it.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I almost got in an accident today, at the last moment I swerved to avoid the car that suddenly entered my lane.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I want to do well in my English class and receive at least a B, my last English class was hard, and I struggled.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

There was bicycle rider on the sidewalk who definitely heard my horn, I saw him jump and look at us.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

My writing seems to be getting better, I am spending less time correcting grammar mistakes.

• Comma Splice

• Fused Run-On

• Complete Sentence

• Fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F