Grammar Basics
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Run-on, FRAG, CORRECT
Grammar Mechanic Needed
Name That Fragment
Compound Complexities
100
2 sentences crashing together
What is a run-on.
100
After a long day, the parents turn on the television, they can finally relax.
What is a run-on
100
Fix this sentence: Using Blackboard is simple however problems may arise if you do not use it often.
ANSWERS MAY VARY Using Blackboard is simple; however, problems may arise if you do not use it often.
100
What makes this a fragment?: When people are in pleasant surroundings.
What is subordinating conjunction
100
Is this complex sentence written correctly: Since the party was across town, we left an hour early.
YES
200
Something that is missing a subject, verb, or complete thought.
What is a fragment.
200
After Sandy finished her test, she left the room in a hurry she was ready for the weekend.
What is Run-on.
200
Fix this sentence: Using Blackboard is easy here are some rules to follow.
ANSWERS MAY VARY Using Blackboard is easy; here are some rules to follow.
200
What does this fragment need?: Because of arson, mugging, and murder incidents.
What is independent clause
200
Is this compound sentence written correctly: I love scary movies, therefore, I will see the new Saw next week.
NO (Needs semicolon)
300
Comma Splice & Fused Sentence
What are the 2 types of run-ons.
300
Steph and Eric always come to see us over the summer; we visit them at Christmas.
What is CORRECT.
300
Fix this sentence: You should know your username and password you can logon to the system.
ANSWERS MAY VARY You should know your username and password,and you can logon to the system.
300
What is this fragment missing?: Do not want to finish the normal daily tasks.
What is SUBJECT
300
Is this sentence written correctly: I like spicy food, but have not had any in a week.
NO (does not combine 2 independent clauses)
400
Join, Add, Revise
What is the 3 ways to fix a fragment.
400
During the summer, Chris travels to Europe to visit friends. But is always ready to come back to the states.
What is FRAGMENT.
400
Fix this sentence: You need to double click on the shortcut, you can logon to the system.
ANSWERS MAY VARY You need to double click on the shortcut so that you can logon to the system.
400
What type of fragment is this (BE SPECIFIC): When people are in turbulent surroundings, the emotions of others making people feel unusual.
What is VERBAL PHRASE (correct verbal usage--make)
400
Is this compound sentence written correctly: I like dogs, and I am getting one next summer at the end of July after the cruise.
YES
500
use comma-plus fanboys (Coordinating conjunction), semi-colon, add subordinating conjunction, semi-colon- plus conjunctive adverb-plus comma, period, add a phrase (appositive)
What are the 6 ways to fix a run-on.
500
Justice taking the video game too seriously for us to have fun playing with him.
What is FRAGMENT.
500
Fix this sentence: Do not hurry when you are logging on otherwise the system may not recognize your information.
ANSWERS MAY VARY Do not hurry when you are logging on; otherwise, the system may not recognize your information.
500
What type of fragment is this (BE SPECIFIC): Many people's emotions and health affected by the attitudes of others around them.
What is VERBAL PHRASE (correct verbal usage--are affected)
500
Is this complex sentence written correctly: Even though we work twenty-five hours a week and take classes sixteen hours a week we still find time to rest.
NO (requires a comma after "sixteen hours a week")
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