Sentence Structure

The quarterback got benched in the second half. Because he threw three interceptions.

• Sentence Fragment.

• Run on.

• Comma splice.

• No mistake.

I never thought I'd see a celebrity in person then I ran into Seth Rogan at the mall.

• Sentence fragment.

• Run on.

• Comma splice.

• No mistake.

Sally forgot to proofread her email carefully, her boss didn't understand what she had to say.

• Sentence Fragment.

• Run on.

• Comma splice.

• No mistake.

During the job interview, Ross answering questions very thoughtfully.

• Sentence fragment.

• Run on.

• Comma splice.

• No mistake.

Challenging yourself to try new things can be scary, it is important.

• Sentence fragment.

• Run on.

• Comma splice.

• No mistake.

Check off the independent clause(s). There might be more than one.

• Jim studied all night for his chemistry quiz.

• Jim studying all night for his chemistry quiz.

• While studying all night for his chemistry quiz.

• As he studied all night for the chemistry quiz.

Wrapping the birthday gift for Michael, who was surprised.

• Independent clause.

• Dependent clause.

Although I did not quite remember his name when I saw him.

• Independent.

• Dependent.

Melissa relaxing as the evening sun set across the horizon.

• Independent.

• Dependent.

The woman running across the parking lot is my mother.

• Independent.

• Dependent.