Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a run-on sentence?

Connect the two sentences with a comma.

Create two sentences by adding ending punctuation to the first and beginning capitalization to the second.

Connect the two sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

Connect the two sentences with a semicolon.

FANBOYS is used to remember the coordinating conjunctions. What does FANBOYS stand for?

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

For, Also, Not, But, Or, You, So

First, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

"I SAW A WABUB" can be used to remember subordinating conjunctions. What does "I SAW A WABUB" stand for?

If, Since, As, When, Although, While, After, Before, Until, Because

If, Since, Also, Was, Although, When, After, Before, Under, Behind

If, So, And, Where, After, Why, Although, Because, Us, Before

Is, So, And, Where, As, While, Also, But, Until, Because

What is the proper way to punctuate the following sentence? After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly , the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly ; the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly , and the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

After attending the Homecoming Pep Assembly the tennis team will meet in the parking lot to load the float for the parade.

Which of the following sentences includes a subordinating clause that cannot "stand alone"? (Check all that apply.)

Until the bell rang, I diligently studied my Biology notes for the test.

After standing in line for an hour, Marcie reached the ticket booth to find they were sold out.

Before going to bed, Frederic brushes his teeth and inserts his nightly retainers.

Astonished, Hannah accepted Connor's marriage proposal!

Choose the best fix for the following problem sentence: Sabrina and Luna celebrated their Sweet Sixteen on Saturday their parents surprised them with a new Chevy Bolt.

Sabrina and Luna celebrated their Sweet Sixteen on Saturday, and their parents surprised them with a new Chevy Bolt.

Sabrina and Luna celebrated their Sweet Sixteen on Saturday because, their parents surprised them with a new Chevy Bolt.

Sabrina and Luna celebrated their Sweet Sixteen on Saturday, also their parents surprised them with a new Chevy Bolt.

Sabrina and Luna celebrated their Sweet Sixteen on Saturday, their parents surprised them with a new Chevy Bolt.

Why is this sentence wrong? Carter holds the long jump record, and the triple jump record.

The comma should be deleted because the clause after the "and" shares a subject and verb with the first clause.

The comma should be a semicolon because a comma isn't strong enough to hold those sentences together.

The comma and conjunction "and" should be replaced with a period and a capital "T" in "The..."

The sentence isn't wrong; this is a trick question.

Why is this sentence wrong? i love watching Criminal Minds ; it's my favorite show to binge-watch

While the connecting punctuation (;) is correct, the sentence is not capitalized or has ending punctuation.

The second part of the sentence is a fragment because it doesn't have a verb.

The sentences need to be combined with a word like "also" or "because."

This sentence is considered a run-on because it joins two sentences together.

When using subordinating conjunctions , what are the punctuation rules? (Check all that apply.) DC = Dependent Clause & IC = Independent Clause

When starting with the DC, you must separate it from the IC with a comma. (DC, IC)

You should not use a comma when starting with the IC and following with the DC. (IC DC)

When beginning with a DC, you must use a semicolon before the IC. (DC; IC)

You should always write the DC after the IC, so you do not need to use punctuation. (IC DC)

Choose the best option for fixing the following sentence. Mrs. Slosarek is quite a patient person she will lose her temper if students continue to be disrespectful in class.

Mrs. Slosarek is quite a patient person, yet she will lose her temper if students continue to be disrespectful in class.

Mrs. Slosarek is quite a patient person because she will lose her temper if students continue to be disrespectful in class.

Mrs. Slosarek is quite a patient person and even though she will lose her temper if students continue to be disrespectful in class.

Mrs. Slosarek is quite a patient person she will lose her temper if students continue to be disrespectful in class.

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E9a: Sentences, Fragments, Run Ons, & Comma Splices

E9A: Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False:

The subject of the sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or False:

The predicate of the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action of the sentence.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT necessary to have a complete sentence?

Subject

Predicate (w/ Verb)

Beginning Capitalization & Ending Punctuation

Comma + Conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.1.1J

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

The National Honor Society will collect canned goods during the Homecoming parade on Friday.

Subject

Verb

Predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

Annabelle, Olivia, and Sarah planned to toilet paper their coach's house during Homecoming.

Subject

Verb

Predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a sentence fragment?

a word, phrase, or dependent clause that is punctuated like a sentence but missing a subject or verb

two or more complete sentences that are connected together without any punctuation

the connection of two complete sentences (independent clauses) with the use of a comma only

a sentence that contains one or more subordinate clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a comma splice?

a word, phrase, or dependent clause that is punctuated like a sentence but missing a subject or verb

two or more complete sentences that are connected together without any punctuation

the connection of two complete sentences (independent clauses) with the use of a comma only

a sentence that contains one or more subordinate clauses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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E9A: Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices

True or False:

The subject of the sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence

True or False:

The predicate of the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action of the sentence.

Which of the following is NOT necessary to have a complete sentence?

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

The National Honor Society will collect canned goods during the Homecoming parade on Friday.

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

Annabelle, Olivia, and Sarah planned to toilet paper their coach's house during Homecoming.

What is a sentence fragment?

What is a comma splice?

What is a run-on sentence?

Identify the Error:

My friend and I plan on dressing up for Twin Day we bought matching tie-dyed hoodies.

Identify the Error:

Because I love hiking in the woods.

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E9A: Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices

True or False:The subject of the sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence

True or False:The predicate of the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action of the sentence.

Which of the following is NOT necessary to have a complete sentence?

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:The National Honor Society will collect canned goods during the Homecoming parade on Friday.

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:Annabelle, Olivia, and Sarah planned to toilet paper their coach's house during Homecoming.

What is a sentence fragment?

What is a comma splice?

What is a run-on sentence?

Identify the Error:My friend and I plan on dressing up for Twin Day we bought matching tie-dyed hoodies.

Identify the Error:Because I love hiking in the woods.

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True or False:

The subject of the sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence

True or False:

The predicate of the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action of the sentence.

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

The National Honor Society will collect canned goods during the Homecoming parade on Friday.

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

Annabelle, Olivia, and Sarah planned to toilet paper their coach's house during Homecoming.

Identify the Error:

My friend and I plan on dressing up for Twin Day we bought matching tie-dyed hoodies.

Identify the Error:

Because I love hiking in the woods.