Name That Error!
This error occurs when two independent clauses (complete sentences) are incorrectly joined together with only a comma.
ex: I went to the party, they went to the movies.
A. Run-on
B. Comma splice
C. Sentence Fragment
What is a Comma splice?
Identify the error in the sentence below.
i thought the film was incredible!
What is a lowercase i?
This punctuation mark can be used to join two closely related independent clauses, similar to how a period would separate them, but with a weaker pause.
A. A comma (,)
B. A colon (:)
C. A semicolon (;)
What is a semicolon (;)?
What is an apostrophe used for?
A. To show possession.
B. To indicate contractions.
C. Both A and B
What is both A and B?
A thesis should have what three parts?
A. A Statement/A Subject/ Backing
B. Topic/Evidence/Explanation
C. Topic /Argument/ Support
What is C?
This error is a group of words that appears to be a sentence, but lacks either a subject, a verb, or a complete thought, making it grammatically incomplete.
Ex: Knowing that he was in big trouble.
A. Run-on
B. Comma splice
C. Fragment
What is a Fragment?
Identify the error in this sentence.
"They're love story was so beautiful!"
What is an incorrect use of they're?
This punctuation mark is primarily used to separate parts of a sentence, including items in a list, or to indicate a slight pause.
A. A colon (:)
B. A semicolon (;)
C. A comma (,)
What is a comma?
Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence.
___ my ___ car.
A. Thats/parents'
B. That's/parents
C. That's/ parent's
What is C.?
What's the problem here?
It was kinda rainy today
What is kind of?
What error is featured in this example?
Kittens can usually can run very fast, puppies usually cannot fly.”
A. Comma splice
B. Run-on
C. Fragment
D. Correct
What is a Comma splice?
Identify the error in this sentence
The dogs at the park include pure breeds, such as: golden retrievers, corgis, and schnauzers.”
What is a misuse of a colon?
This symbol is used to introduce a list, explanation, quotation, or elaboration after a complete sentence. It's essentially a signal to the reader that what follows is an expansion or clarification of what came before.
A. A colon (:)
B. A semicolon (;)
C. A comma (,)
What is a colon?
Select the appropriate option to complete the sentence. (There is more than one student)
The ___ essays are due next week.
A. Student's
B. Students
C. Students'
What are students'?
What is the problem here? How can it be corrected?
u have to work hard every day to get where u want to be.
What is the letter u?
What is improper second person?
A person should work hard every day to get where they want to be.
This error occurs when two or more independent clauses are improperly joined together in a single sentence without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
Ex: I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
A: Run-on
B: Comma splice
C: Fragment
What is a run-on?
How would you fix this sentence?
Its always a little sad when the semester ends.
What is "it's"?
Which punctuation mark belongs here?
I have a few favorite classes at CSUF (?) literature, psychology, and art.
A. Colon
B. Semicolon
C. Comma
What is a colon?
Change the italicized noun to its correct possessive form.
The husbands of the sisters have lunch together every Monday.
The ____ husbands have lunch together every Monday
What are sisters'?
From the options, select the one sentence transition that would best link two paragraphs focused on the following topics:
Paragraph #1: Lettuce and Paragraph #2: Kale
A. Health is measurable in many ways, including mental, physical, and emotional; lettuce has always appealed to people who love salads and sandwiches, and kale is often just as desirable.
B. While lettuce is one of the most well-loved leafy green vegetables, Kale is actually more nutritious.
C. The importance of lettuce for the agricultural industry cannot be understated, but it naturally follows that kale would also be equally important to examine.
What is B?
While Lettuce is one of the most well-loved leafy green vegetables, Kale is actually more nutritious.
Which error is featured in this example?
Studying long hours and seeking feedback from instructors and tutors.
A: Comma Splice
B: Run-On
C: Fragment
What is a Fragment?
Identify the error in this sentence.
The parents understood that they had to bring your own diapers to daycare.
What is "your"?
or
What is second-person perspective?
Which punctuation mark belongs here?
Near a small stream at the bottom of the canyon (?) park rangers discovered a gold mine.
A. A colon
B. A semicolon
C. A comma
What is a comma?
Punctuate this sentence appropriately.
She said the watch Jack found was hers, but she couldnt identify the manufacturers name on it.
She said the watch Jack found was her's, but she couldn't identify the manufacturer's name on it.
What is a way to make this sentence stronger? (More than one correct answer)
I enjoy playing a game called Magic: The Gathering. The game is very complex. I have played Magic: The Gathering all my life. I especially like playing Magic: The Gathering with my brother. It is fun.
The game Magic: The Gathering is very complex, and I have enjoyed playing it with my brother all my life.