Mechanics Packet + JC (e, m)

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

• a subject

• a verb

• 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.

A comma splice occurs when ____.

• 2 independent clauses are linked without any punctuation.

• 2 independent clauses are linked with only a comma.

Which is guilty of being a comma splice?

• Pompey disliked Caesar, Caesar disobeyed Pompey.

• Caesar started the end of 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.

Which is guilty of being a run-on?

• Caesar was respected, Caesar was ambitious.

• Caesar killed Pompey Pompey was well liked.

How many capital letters does this sentence need?

the tragedy of julius caesar is a famous play, and i like reading it!

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many capital letters does this sentence need?

the feast of lupercal was celebrated on february 15th.

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many commas does this sentence need?

Plutarch an ancient Greek biographer researched Caesar's life.

• 1

• 2

• 3

How many commas does this sentence need?

Listen to your wife Caesar!

• 0

• 1

• 2