Problems with Sentences

For each of the sentences in this exercise, identify the problem.

Before Maria entered the classroom.

• subordinate clause - not a sentence

• complete sentence

• comma splice

• run-on sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

July is my favorite month, January is my least favorite month.

• subordinate clause

• fragment

• comma splice

• run-on sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I like it. Mama didn't. I bought it anyway. Now she's mad.

• fragments

• choppy sentences

• run-on sentence

• comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Until I get my test scores, I will be a bundle of nerves.

• run-on sentence

• choppy sentence

• fragmented sentence

• correct as it

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Jonas waited. No one came. An hour went by. Still, no one came. It was getting late.

• fragments

• run-on sentences

• choppy sentences

• dependent clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The banker gave Leland a reciept he put it in his pocket so he wouldn't lose it.

• comma splice

• run-on sentence

• choppy sentence

• fragment

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I would love to meet you Saturday but it can't be until after lunch.

• comma splice

• fragment

• run-on sentence

• correct as it

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Drank orange juice and milk with breakfast.

(Choose all that apply.)

• complete sentence

• fragment

• run-on sentence

• missing subject

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Johanna, my very trusting first cousin.

(Choose all that apply.)

• fragment

• run-on sentence

• missing verb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The kitten's ball, underneath the rocking chair.

• fragment - verb missing

• fragment - subject missing

• independent clause

• comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F