I Know My Sentences
Fragment? Run On? Comma Splice? or Complete Sentence?
Cassie meets up with at the park they sit and talk all day long.
Run On
What is extra information called if it is in between 2 commas?
Appositive
When would I use this transition?
Therefore
Cause and Effect
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or sentences. Find the conjunction in this sentence.
Larry, Moe, and Curly are quite funny.
and
Correct or Incorrect?
My dad yelled to mom, "Take out the garbage!"
Incorrect: Mom
Fragment? Run On? Comma Splice? or Complete Sentence?
Did you see the latest movie yet?
Complete Sentence
What is the extra information in this sentence?
Sandra talks to Joe, who is in high school, but she still likes Alex.
who is in high school
When would I use this transition?
Furthermore
Adding more information
What is the type of conjunction that joins 2 complete sentences?
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
Correct or Incorrect?
Jazzy walked to the store on the corner, the thrifty shop, and bought lots of cool scarfs.
Incorrect: Thrifty Shop
Fragment? Run On? Comma Splice? or Complete Sentence?
We were watching movies, they were totally scaring us.
Comma Splice
Does this sentence have "extra information"?
Although Tammy likes to go to school, she hates waking up early in the morning.
No
When would I use this transition?
To sum up
Conclusion
What is the type of conjunction that joins a Dependent Clause to and Independent Clause?
Subordinating Conjunctions (AWUBIS)
Correct or Incorrect?
To participate, the Junior Chefs create recipes that are affordable and taste good.
Incorrect: junior chefs
Fragment? Run On? Comma Splice? or Complete Sentence?
Lacey called Frank on the phone. Told him about the drama going on with Jorge.
Fragment
What is the extra information in this sentence?
Searching the entire house, JJ was able to find the lost remote.
Searching the entire house
When would I use this transition?
Despite...
Contrasting Ideas
Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence?
The First Lady admitted she loved French fries, and the President enjoys snacking on chips and guacamole.
Coordinating (FANBOYS)
Jessica bought my mom an ice cream cone.
Correct!
Fragment? Run On? Comma Splice? or Complete Sentence?
Jonas needed to find the answers to the handout; however, he misplaced his phone and couldn't get it done.
Complete Sentence
What is the extra information in this sentence?
The artwork, found in the tomb, shows a series of images of soldiers being trained to wrestle.
found in the tomb
When would I use this transition?
On the contrary
Contrasting Ideas
Which type of conjunction is used in this sentence?
Although I stayed up late, I was able to make it to school on time.
Subordinating (AWUBIS)
Since my dad broke the windshield, he took it to safelite auto glass; it was fixed in no time!
Incorrect: Safelite Auto Glass