Fragments and RunOns Independent and dependent clauses Practice

Practice Directions: Put (I) if the sentence is an independent clause and nothing else.

Practice 1 line independent / 2 lines dependent 1. Talented story tellers are rare;

Practice Copy the sentences below. 1. Sonia and her friends watch Glee on Tuesdays.

Practice Circle the coordinating conjunction Draw a line under the words or phrases the

Simple & Compound Sentences Step 1: What is the acronym for remembering coordinating conjunctions?

Simple & Compound Sentences Step 2: Write two simple sentences that relate to each

practice Directions: With those two simple sentences, now combine them into one compound sentence

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Fragments and Run-Ons Independent and dependent clauses

Practice Directions: Put (I) if the sentence is an independent clause and nothing else. Put (I I) if the sentence is two independent clauses. Put (I D) if the sentence is an independent and a dependent clause. _____ Denisse likes Lord of the Rings trilogy because she can escape to a world of fantasy. 2. _____ Allie’s dog is smaller than Ben’s dog. 3. _____ Joanie skipped class, yet she didn’t get caught. 4. _____ I am very proud of you Dustin, and I want you to know it. 5. _____ Eliza read Anthem, which Ayn Rand wrote, and she reported on it. 6. _____ Twilight series, about vampires, entertain young girls and women alike. Answers: (1) II (2) I (3) II (4) II (5) ID (6) I 1.

Practice 1 line independent / 2 lines dependent 1. Talented story tellers are rare; J. K. Rowling is exceptional. 2. The students who made straight As celebrated in the small gym. 3. Because she arrived first, Amber unlocked the door, but she left the key in the lock.

Practice Copy the sentences below. 1. Sonia and her friends watch Glee on Tuesdays. 2. Rainsford raced but reasoned carefully to win. 3. Students can complete homework at home or at homework helpers. 4. Sylvia wanted to embarrass her classmate, so she claimed the sweater belonged to Rachel.

Practice Circle the coordinating conjunction Draw a line under the words or phrases the conjunction is connecting Identify on the line below the sentence what parts of speech are being connected. Sonia and her friends watch Glee on Tuesdays. _________

Practice Circle the coordinating conjunction Draw a line under the words or phrases the conjunction is connecting Identify on the line below the sentence what parts of speech are being connected. Rainsford raced but reasoned carefully to win. _______

Practice Circle the coordinating conjunction Draw a line under the words or phrases the conjunction is connecting Identify on the line below the sentence what parts of speech are being connected. Students can complete homework at home or at homework helpers. ________

Practice Circle the coordinating conjunction Draw a line under the words or phrases the conjunction is connecting Identify on the line below the sentence what parts of speech are being connected. Sylvia wanted to embarrass her classmate, so she claimed the sweater belonged to Rachel. __________

Simple & Compound Sentences Step 1: What is the acronym for remembering coordinating conjunctions?

Simple & Compound Sentences Step 2: Write two simple sentences that relate to each other (subject, verb, and complete thought).

practice Directions: With those two simple sentences, now combine them into one compound sentence joined with a coordinating conjunction (but, or, yet, for, so, and, nor). Example: 1. There is only one thing left to do now. 2. Study while you still have time. ______________________