Practice: Fragments, Comma Splices, Run-ons

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

• Canada became a country on July 1, 1867.

• The history of Canada, rich and diverse.

• The British North America Act was passed.

• Confederation united the provinces.

Identify the sentence with a comma splice.

• Canada is the second largest country in the world, it has a vast landscape.

• The French and British fought over Canada.

• The fur trade was a significant part of early Canadian history.

• Indigenous peoples have lived in Canada for thousands of years.

Which sentence is a run-on?

• The Canadian Pacific Railway was completed in 1885 it connected the east and west.

• The Hudson's Bay Company was established in 1670.

• Canada has ten provinces and three territories.

• The Great Lakes are shared by Canada and the United States.

Choose the fragment from the options below.

• The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Britain.

• A significant event in Canadian history.

• The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

• The Canadian flag features a maple leaf.

Identify the sentence with a comma splice.

• Canada has a parliamentary system, it is a constitutional monarchy.

• The Rockies are a major mountain range in Canada.

• The St. Lawrence River is a vital waterway.

• The Canadian Shield covers much of northern Canada.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• The French established Quebec in 1608 it became a major trading post.

• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted in 1982.

• Canada is known for its multicultural society.

• The Group of Seven were famous Canadian landscape painters.

Select the fragment from the following sentences.

• The discovery of oil in Alberta transformed the province.

• A turning point in Canadian history.

• The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the world's longest roads.

• The Canadian Rockies attract tourists from around the globe.

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

• Canada has a diverse climate, it ranges from arctic to temperate.

• The Inuit are indigenous to the Arctic regions of Canada.

• The Canadian economy is heavily reliant on natural resources.

• The Niagara Falls are a popular tourist destination.

Identify the run-on sentence.

• The Canadian government is based in Ottawa it is the capital city.

• The beaver is a national symbol of Canada.

• Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st.

• The RCMP is known for its distinctive red uniforms.

Choose the fragment from the options below.

• The Canadian Shield is rich in minerals.

• Known for its vast forests and lakes.

• The Atlantic provinces are known for their seafood.

• The Prairies are Canada's breadbasket.