GRAMMAR MISTAKES IN WRITING

Which is a RUN-ON sentence?

• Greece is a fantastic country it has lovely people and great food.

• Despite a long flight, arriving in Athens is always a good feeling.

• She gave me a hard look I was really scared.

• There is nothing better for a cold than a hot whisky and a big box of chocolates.

What do you call the mistake in this sentence?

It can be really embarrassing to be so emotional. Especially when you are on your first date.

• RUN ON

• COMMA SPLICE

• FRAGMENT

• SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

Is this sentence grammatically correct?

Maria didn't check the bill carefully, so paid for the dish she didn't order.

• CORRECT

• WRONG

They weren't dangerous criminals, they were detectives in disguise. --> What is wrong with this sentence?

• COMMA SPLICE

• RUN ON

• FRAGMENT

• SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

Everyone hopes the plan would work.

--> Does this sentence sound OK??

• NO

• YES

Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?

• A. Sand piling up along the beach.

• B. She wanted to use a shovel to dig a hole in the ground.

• C. However, who wanted to be the winner of the contest.

Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?

• A. Bobby receiving more than sixty boxes of donations this year.

• B. Leaving for Florida soon.

• C. Since Susan hasn't seen the dentist, her teeth are rotten.

Point out a mistake in this sentence.

Students can study independent or with a partner.

• WORD FORM

• COMMA SPLICE

• FRAGMENT

• SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

POINT OUT A MISTAKE IN THIS SENTENCE

Although Cuba is a developing country its health care system is excellent.

• RUN ON

• COMMA SPLICE

• FRAGMENT

• WORD FORM

• SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

POINT OUT A MISTAKE IN THIS SENTENCE.

Japanese people live longer than most other nationalities. Because they have healthy diets.

• COMMA SPLICE

• RUN ON

• SENTENCE FRAGMENT

• WORD FROM

• SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT