Fragments and Runons Identifying a fragment and a

Fragments and Run-ons Identifying a fragment and a run-on

Instructions 1) Number your paper from 1 -10. 2) Identify if each sentence is a “fragment”, “run-on”, or “correct”. Do not have to write the sentence

Fragments and Run-ons Practice 1. A lot of students lockers are on the other side of school. Making it difficult to get to class on time. __________ 2. A little preparation will go a long way, they just need to bring all of the morning books to the first class. ___________ 3. Many problems could have been avoided. If we just planned ahead. __________ 4. November is half over, the next break is in sight. __________ 5. The varsity basketball team lost their playoff game. Surprising everyone. __________

Fragments and Run-ons Practice 6. There are only a few weeks until Thanksgiving break, its going to be wonderful to have a break. __________ 7. Ropes course can be a powerful and bonding experience for students, or it can lead to frustrations that make them want to quit. __________ 8. He walked quickly to Mrs. Gamble’s class, she hates it when students are late. ____________ 9. Mr. Federline changed the bell schedule to four minute passing periods. To motivate students to get to class faster. _____________ 10. We received our progress report from the last nine weeks recently. It’s a chance to reflect on how we did, and it’s a chance to make a commitment to doing better this semester. _________

Fragments and Run-ons KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Fragment Run-on Sentence Run-on Fragment Sentence

Instructions: Practice copy the sentence Identify the type of sentence independent 1 line dependent 2 lines put comma if needed I honestly believe it is an innate behavior she is incapable of changing.

Practice For the sentence below, select the correctly written version from the choices below it. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention it has taken only once. A. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention it has taken only once. B. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention, it has taken only once. C. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class, and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention, it has taken only once. D. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class, and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention it has taken only once. E. I assure you it is nothing detrimental to class, and anytime I have had to bring it to her attention; it has taken only once.

Practice Directions: Copy the sentences. Circle the subjects. Put a box around the verbs. Underline the independent clause once. Underline the dependent clause twice. Place commas where necessary. 1. Before I came to school in the morning I bought doughnuts at the pastry shop. 2. I worked on homework late Sunday night after I wrote my essay I went to bed and got some good sleep.

Directions: Identify “F” for fragment. Identify “R” for run-on. Identify “C” for correct. 1. _____ Mr. Tanka helped us identify the person who could answer all the questions correctly. 2. _____ The tickets which go on sale tomorrow will be bought by Anna and Luis. 3. _____ Because his voice best fit the part Joe’s brother has the lead in the musical. 4. _____ Will you read your report card to the class? 5. _____ After we paint the scenery Saturday at theatre. 6. ____So we can watch it in English class tomorrow on the Smart. Board.

Correct the Punctuation in the following sentences 1. Lauren and Jerome set up for the meeting and the rest of us will clean up later. 2. Because our history class will be at the museum I’ll miss the Spanish quiz but I’ll take it after school. 3. In history our group is writing and presenting a report about the culture and history of Australia. 4. James’ injury is why the coach took him out of the game but he was able to play during the fourth quarter.