Capital Letters
The following sentence is missing a capital letter.
The woman exclaimed, “we are so happy that you enjoyed your day!”
The first word of the quotation requires a capital.
The woman exclaimed, “We are so happy that you enjoyed your day!”
The following sentence contains two independent clauses that are improperly joined without proper punctuation.
I went to the store I forgot to buy milk and eggs.
How can we fix it?
Using a period: I went to the store. I forgot to buy milk and eggs.
Using a conjunction: I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk and eggs.
Using a semicolon: I went to the store; I forgot to buy milk and eggs.
How can we change this sentence fragment into a full sentence?
Running down the street.
We saw him running down the street.
He spotted his friend, running down the street to catch the bus.
Running down the street, the children laughed and played together.
Add a semicolon, colon, or comma
When visiting Rome, many tourists choose hotels near the Piazza del Popolo to be near upscale boutiques and galleries __or they stay near the Roman Forum to explore the city's history.
Comma!
When visiting Rome, many tourists choose hotels near the Piazza del Popolo to be near upscale boutiques and galleries, or they stay near the Roman Forum to explore the city's history.
Is this an example of a dependent clause or independent clause?
Kai reads articles, and Humza enjoys novels.
Independent clause! The sentences are complete on their own.
How many capitals is the following sentence missing?
Ms. johnston asked, “can you tell me which languages they speak in thailand?”
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Ms. Johnston asked, “Can you tell me which languages they speak in Thailand?”
Maria loves to read she often visits the library to find new books she enjoys getting lost in different worlds.
How can we fix it this run-on sentence?
Maria loves to read. She often visits the library to find new books; she enjoys getting lost in different worlds.
How can we change this sentence fragment into a full sentence?
While the sun was setting.
While the sun was setting, they decided to walk along the beach.
She took a moment to reflect while the sun was setting behind the mountains.
While the sun was setting, the sky transformed into a canvas of vibrant colours.
Does this sentence need a semicolon or a colon?
You need to pack three essentials for the trip a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
Colon! This is because it is a list.
You need to pack three essentials for the trip: a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.
Is the following sentence a dependent or independent clause?
After Logan wrote his first novel last year, he decided to write another one.
Dependent clause! The second statement relies on the first.
How many capitals is the following sentence missing?
in august, my mom is taking me to the new movie extinction. i’m so excited because it’s set in the jurassic era and i love dinosaurs.
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In August, my mom is taking me to the new movie Extinction. I’m so excited because it’s set in the Jurassic era and I love dinosaurs.
The following sentence contains two independent clauses that are improperly joined without proper punctuation.
Trevor loves hiking in the mountains he often goes on weekend trips with his friends.
How can we fix it?
Trevor loves hiking in the mountains; he often goes on weekend trips with his friends.
Which of the following is NOT a fragment sentence?
I went to the store after work.
Add a semicolon, colon, or comma
With just a pair of scissors and some electrical tape, Sadie decorated her old refrigerator__ the pattern she created was inspired by traditional Turkish rugs.
Semicolon!
With just a pair of scissors and some electrical tape, Sadie decorated her old refrigerator; the pattern she created was inspired by traditional Turkish rugs.
Is the following sentence an Independent clause or a dependent clause?
Whenever she has a free moment, because she finds it relaxing and fulfilling to immerse herself in her work.
Dependent clause: "Whenever she has a free moment, because she finds it relaxing and fulfilling to immerse herself in her work."
How many capitals is the following sentence missing?
bestselling authors like j.k. rowling and neil gaiman discussed their latest works at the international book fair in frankfurt, germany. at the same time, publishers from penguin random house showcased upcoming titles to enthusiastic readers.
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Bestselling authors like J.K. Rowling and Neil Gaiman discussed their latest works at the International Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany. At the same time, publishers from Penguin Random House showcased upcoming titles to enthusiastic readers.
How can we fix the run on sentence?
I love hiking in the mountains the views are always breathtaking I also enjoy camping under the stars sometimes I go with friends and other times I go alone.
I love hiking in the mountains because the views are always breathtaking. I also enjoy camping under the stars; sometimes I go with friends, and other times I go alone.
Give 2 examples of how we can change this sentence fragment into a full sentence.
After finishing her homework and preparing dinner for the family.
After finishing her homework and preparing dinner for the family, she finally sat down to relax.
She felt accomplished after finishing her homework and preparing dinner for the family.
After finishing her homework and preparing dinner for the family, she joined her friends for a movie night.
Add a colon AND a semicolon.
The chef prepared an exquisite menu for the gala a rich truffle risotto as the appetizer, a perfectly grilled salmon for the main course, and a chocolate mousse for dessert. The guests were eager to sample the chef's creations they were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful presentation of each dish.
The chef prepared an exquisite menu for the gala: a rich truffle risotto as the appetizer, a perfectly grilled salmon for the main course, and a chocolate mousse for dessert.
The guests were eager to sample the chef's creations; they were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful presentation of each dish.
Is the first half of the following sentence an independent or dependent clause? Why? Which word indicates that?
Since he arrived early, he was able to get a good seat at the concert.
Dependent!
Since he arrived early, he was able to get a good seat at the concert.
Subordinating conjunction