The Ing-credibles
What is a gerund?
A verb that ends in -ing
Fragment or complete sentence?
Even though the deadline was extended, many students still submitted their work late.
It is a complete sentence
Use two different methods to fix this run-on sentence.
I went to the store I forgot to buy milk.
I went to the store. I forgot to buy milk.
I went to the store; I forgot to buy milk.
I went to the store; however, I forgot to buy milk.
Although I went to the store, I forgot to buy milk.
I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.
Name three ways to correct a comma splice
Add a coordinating conjunction after the comma
Replace the comma with a semicolon
Create 2 sentences
Make one clause dependent
Combine both clauses into a complete sentence
Which part of the sentence is the subordinating clause?
I will call you after I finish my homework.
a) I will call you
b) after I finish my homework
c) I finish my homework
The correct answer is b)
Fill in the blank with at least 3 gerunds? (Hint:excersice activity)
________ is good for your health.
Running, walking, swimming, dancing, hiking, jogging, etc.
What is this fragment missing? (subject, main verb, or both)
Decided to walk around the school
This fragment is missing a main subject
Identify whether this sentence is a correct sentence or run-on sentence.
The concert was amazing, we stayed up despite the cold weather.
The correct answer is run-on sentence
Fix the comma splice in this sentence using a coordinating conjunction.
She wanted to go for a walk, it started raining heavily.
She wanted to go for a walk, yet it started raining heavily.
Which sentence begins with an introductory phrase?
A)He ran home after school ended
B)To get a better grade, she studied harder
C)The children played while the adults talked
D)I will call you when i arrive
The correct answer is B
Fix the sentence to include a gerund.
I will surprise Dan with a puppy
I am suprising Dan with a puppy
Which sentence contains a gerund as the subject?
A)She enjoys swimming in the lake
B)Swimming is a great way to stay fit
C)They were swimming when we arrived
D)He has swum
The correct answer is B
What's the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence?
Comma splices use commas to separate the independent clauses, while run-on sentences don't use any punctuation to separate them.
Choose the sentence that is not a comma splice.
A)It was raining, we stayed inside
B)We finished our work, then we left
C)The sun set, the stars came out
D)He loves hiking and biking in the mountains
The correct answer is D
Which of the following sentences contains both an introductory phrase and a subordinate clause?
A)After the storm passed, the sun came out and dried the roads
B)She walked to school, then she met her friend
C)In the evening, we watched a movie
D)Because he was late he missed the bus
The correct answer A