WorksheetsClauses, fragments, and run-ons
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
When I don't eat food.
Independent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
Before breakfast, when the sun is rising in the East and the air is cool and misty.
Independent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
If you really think about it.
Independent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
Under the sea.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
Ate fourteen cupcakes.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
Tiny clay horses.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
Grilled hotdogs are a perfect summer treat.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
After I go to the store, I wash my hands vigorously.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
All cake is great the best flavor, in my opinion, is chocolate.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
Whenever I go swimming, water goes up my nose that's why I have to plug it.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Sentence
Fragment
I walk my dog in the afternoon.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Fragment
Independent clause
I would rather eat sushi than mashed potatoes.
Dependent clause
Run-on
Fragment
Independent clause
Select all that apply.
An independent clause...
Contains a subject.
Contains a verb.
Expresses a complete thought.
Can stand alone as a sentence.
Is a fragment.
Select all that apply.
A dependent clause...
Contains a subject.
Contains a verb.
Expresses a complete thought.
Can stand alone as a sentence.
Is a fragment.
Select all that apply.
A run-on...
always has two or more independent clauses.
always has two or more dependent clauses.
has clauses that are joined together by a semicolon.
has clauses that are separated by a comma and a conjunction.
Which of the following appropriately transforms the following run-on into a proper sentence?
"Claude’s claws are very sharp be careful when you hold him."
Claude’s claws are very sharp, be careful when you hold him.
Claude’s claws are very sharp, so be careful when you hold him.
Claude’s claws are very sharp; be careful when you hold him.
Fine as is.
Jump on the trampoline for 30 minutes!
Fragment
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
Clean this filthy room!
Fragment
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
Eat!
Fragment
Run-on
Sentence
Dependent clause
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
In the sunny afternoon.
Whenever my sister laughs.
If you put toilet paper in the microwave.
Between the couch cushions.
I like to eat butternut squash.
