Sentence Errors

What is a coordinating conjunction?

• A word that connects two independent clauses.

• A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.

• A word that introduces a question.

• A word that shows the relationship between a noun and a pronoun.

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

Identify the error: "She loves to dance she practices every day."

• This is a run-on sentence; it can be corrected by adding a conjunction or punctuation.

• This is a fragment; it needs a subject.

• This is a comma splice; it should be separated into two sentences.

• This is a misplaced modifier; it should be rephrased.

Example of a run-on sentence.

• I love cats I wish I had one.

• I love cats, and I wish I had one.

• I love cats; I wish I had one.

• I love cats. I wish I had one.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is the importance of correct punctuation in writing?

• It helps to make writing more colorful and artistic.

• It helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and separates ideas, making writing easier to read and understand.

• It is only important in formal writing and not in casual communication.

• It allows writers to express their emotions more effectively.

Identify the error: "Running through the park."

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment; it can be corrected by adding a subject and a verb.

• This is a run-on sentence.

• This is a question.

Example of a sentence fragment.

• "Because that behavior is hideous and cruel."

• "The dog barked loudly."

• "She enjoys reading books."

• "Running through the park every morning."

Identify the error: "I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

• This is a comma splice; it can be corrected by replacing the comma with a period or a semicolon.

• This is a run-on sentence; it can be corrected by adding a conjunction.

• This is a fragment; it can be corrected by adding a subject.

• This is a misplaced modifier; it can be corrected by rearranging the sentence.

What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

• A comma (,)

• A semicolon (;)

• A colon (:)

• A period (.)