Mechanics Packet + JC (HR. 5)

A sentence fragment occurs when a sentence does not have ____.

• a subject

• a verb

• a preposition & an adverb

• both a subject & a verb

Which is guilty of being a sentence fragment?

• Written during the Renaissance era.

• Plutarch researched Caesar's life.

• He was Greek.

• Classical Antiquity inspired the Renaissance.

A comma splice occurs when ____.

• 2 independent clauses are linked without any punctuation.

• 2 independent clauses are linked with only a comma.

• 1 independent clause is linked with a dependent clause.

• 1 dependent clause comes before 1 independent clause without a comma.

Which is guilty of being a comma splice?

• Caesar was a talented, ambitious general in Pompey's army.

• He was respected, yet he was not well liked.

• Pompey ordered Caesar to disband his army, Caesar crossed the Rubicon River instead.

• Caesar started to crumble the Republic Octavius ended it for good.

A run-on occurs when ____.

• 2 independent clauses are linked without any punctuation.

• 2 independent clauses are linked with only a comma.

• 1 independent clause is linked with a dependent clause.

• 1 dependent clause comes before 1 independent clause without a comma.

Which is guilty of being a run-on?

• Caesar was a talented, ambitious general in Pompey's army.

• He was respected, yet he was not well liked.

• Pompey ordered Caesar to disband his army, Caesar crossed the Rubicon River instead.

• Caesar started to crumble the Republic Octavius ended it for good.

How many capital letters does this sentence need?

the tragedy of julius caesar is a history play, and i like learning about ancient rome.

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How many capital letters does this sentence need?

the feast of lupercal was celebrated on february 15th; this winter event likely inspired our modern celebration of valentine's day.

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How many commas does this sentence need?

Plutarch an ancient Greek biographer documented the life of Julius Caesar.

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How many commas does this sentence need?

Listen to your wife Caesar; she is wise and helpful!

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