Sentence Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices

Which sentence is NOT correct?

• It rained the animals took shelter under the tree.

• I knocked on the door, and it opened.

• Clean your glasses; there are fingerprints on them.

• Walnuts stay fresh longer if in the freezer.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is the definition of a comma splice?

• A sentence in which two or more independent clauses are joined without a word or to connect them or a punctuation mark to separate them.

• A sentence that does not have an independent clause.

• Using a comma to join together two independent clauses

• A group of words that can stand alone in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which one is not a complete sentence?

• My favorite meal is vegetable soup, salad, and warm bread.

• In the attic we found old letters and pictures.

• The dog chased the rabbit all the way back to its burrow.

• Because Sarah doesn't like chips.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is a sentence fragment?

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought.

• A group of words that forms a complete thought.

• A sentence with both a subject and a verb.

• A compound sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is a run-on?

• The cow jumped over the moon.

• The Bahama Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean Columbus landed there.

• Some elderly people remain active while others choose to stay at home.

• The ice cream man did not stop for us.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is a comma splice?

• They lived on a large plantation, many slaves tended the fields.

• General Washington led his troops into battle and they were successful.

• During the Civil War, sometimes brother fought against brother.

• The Vikings established a kingdom in Russia.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence has the comma(s) placed correctly?

• Rick my dad is an electrician.

• Rick my dad, is an electrician.

• Rick my dad is an, electrician.

• Rick, my dad, is an electrician

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• My husband Nick is an electrician, he also likes woodworking.

• My husband Nick is an electrician he also likes woodworking.

• My husband Nick is an electrician; he also likes woodworking.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence.

• We went to the grocery store to buy eggs, milk, and butter.

• I have seven goats and their names are Jolene Ginny Jethro Jed Jeb Jade and Jose.

• Before the ice thaws we should go skating on the pond.

• Owning my own farm with cows horses and goats is my dream.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Auggie has a croniofacial disorder; he hates when people stare at him.

• The sentence above is correct.

• The sentence above is incorrect.

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CCSS.L.3.1A