Fragments Runons and Comma Splices Fragments A fragment

Fragments �A fragment is not a sentence because it cannot stand by itself. This

Identify the Fragments! Write F if it is a fragment and S if it

Let’s fix these fragments! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cassie, trying not to fall

Run-ons � Have at least two complete sentences, but the sentences have been smooshed

Let’s fix this run-on! • After talking to his friends, whom he trusted, and

Possible Answer: � After talking to his friends, whom he trusted, and researching information

Comma Splices �A comma splice is when you have two sentences that can stand

Comma Splice or Not? ◦ Black bears are beautiful, they have shiny coats. ◦

Let’s fix these comma splices! ◦ This next chapter has a lot of difficult

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Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices

Fragments �A fragment is not a sentence because it cannot stand by itself. This means it does NOT contain even one independent clause. ◦ In class, during the test and just before the bell. ◦ Working far into the night in an effort to get a good grade on the assignment. ◦ Some of the students working in Mrs. Mc. Aleer’s lab last semester.

Identify the Fragments! Write F if it is a fragment and S if it is complete. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Which is why they don’t like the Cowboys. When I was at the mall, I bought a dress. Because I bought soda for him. That’s why she didn’t do her homework. Smokey the Bear is a little scary if I’m being honest. Then when I went to church. Having him around can be fun because he tells so many jokes.

Answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. F S S F S

Let’s fix these fragments! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cassie, trying not to fall asleep in class. Last year, during English class. Hunched over my grammar book trying to study for the quiz. Instead of Kierstin going to class. When I went to the mall yesterday.

Run-ons � Have at least two complete sentences, but the sentences have been smooshed together. � Most known for being VERY LONG, but can be shorter as well.

Let’s fix this run-on! • After talking to his friends, whom he trusted, and researching information on the subject, he and his parents discussed the possibility of him getting an i. Pod for his birthday, which he really wanted, and when they agreed to buy him one he was so happy!

Possible Answer: � After talking to his friends, whom he trusted, and researching information on the subject, he and his parents discussed the possibility of him getting an i. Pod for his birthday. It was something he really wanted, so when they agreed to buy him one he was very happy!

Comma Splices �A comma splice is when you have two sentences that can stand alone, but you smoosh them together and stick a comma between them.

Comma Splice or Not? ◦ Black bears are beautiful, they have shiny coats. ◦ My friend, who I met in kindergarten, lives on the same block as I do. ◦ I love watching movies, I hate watching tv. ◦ I always eat ice cream, candy bars, or cookies when I get home from school.

Let’s fix these comma splices! ◦ This next chapter has a lot of difficult information in it, you should start studying right away. ◦ My change lead me to new cheese, I made new friends. ◦ I learned a lot in English class, I have a great teacher.