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

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

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.9-10.1

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

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

• Subject

• Verb

• Predicate

Identify the bolded part of the sentence:

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

• Subject

• Verb

• Predicate

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.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is a run-on sentence?

• 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.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Identify the Error:

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

• sentence fragment

• comma splice

• run-on sentence

• NO ERROR

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Identify the Error:

Because I love hiking in the woods.

• sentence fragment

• comma splice

• run-on sentence

• NO ERROR