Identifying Fragments and Run-On Sentences

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence missing one of the three requirements: subject, verb, or complete thought

• A complete sentence with a subject, verb, and complete thought

• A sentence with too many clauses

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

Which of the following is an example of a complete sentence?

• He wants

• Because it was a cold wintry night in March

• On a cold wintry night in March

• He ran

What is required for a sentence to be complete?

• A subject and a complete thought

• A verb and a complete thought

• A subject, a verb, and a complete thought

• A subject and a verb

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• Two or more independent clauses capitalized and punctuated as one sentence

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence with a subject and a verb

Which of the following is a fused sentence?

• Columbus gazed upon the vast Atlantic his mind was filled with apprehension.

• Columbus gazed upon the vast Atlantic. His mind was filled with apprehension.

• Columbus gazed upon the vast Atlantic, his mind was filled with apprehension.

• Columbus gazed upon the vast Atlantic; his mind was filled with apprehension.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By adding a dependent clause

• By adding more independent clauses

• By adding a coordinating conjunction and a comma

• By removing the subject

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with a dependent clause

• Two independent clauses separated by a comma

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Adding a comma between the independent clauses

• Using a semicolon to separate the independent clauses

• Removing the verb from one of the clauses

• Combining the clauses without any punctuation

What should you do if a dependent clause comes first in a sentence?

• Add a semicolon after the dependent clause

• Add a comma after the dependent clause

• Add a period after the dependent clause

• Add a coordinating conjunction after the dependent clause

What is the purpose of the exercises mentioned at the end of the video?

• To learn new vocabulary

• To ensure understanding of sentence fragments and run-on sentences

• To practice writing new sentences

• To practice punctuation