Identify the Error
Sentence: “Maria finished her project she turned it in before lunch.”
This is a Run‑on (two independent clauses incorrectly joined).
Fix the fragment: “Running late for class.”
Add an independent clause (e.g., “Running late for class, I hurried down the hallway.”)
Which sentence shows variety?
A) “The cat slept.”
B) “The cat slept, and it purred softly.”
B (compound sentence shows structural variety)
Is this a fragment or a complete sentence?
“Before the concert started.”
Fragment because it is a dependent clause that cannot stand on its own.
“The sun set, the sky turned pink.”
Comma splice
Sentence: “Walking through the hallway after the bell rang.”
This is a Fragment (missing an independent clause).
Fix the run‑on: “The dog barked loudly it woke the neighbors.”
Add a comma or a conjunction or semicolon (e.g., “The dog barked loudly, and it woke the neighbors.”
“The dog barked loudly; it woke the neighbors.”.
How would you BEST revise this sentence for clarity?
“The teacher explained the lesson, the students listened carefully.”
“The teacher explained the lesson, and the students listened carefully.”
Is this a complete sentence or a fragment?
“The concert started before the sun set.”
This is a complete sentence also known as an independent clause. It can stand on its own.
“The sun set the sky turned pink.”
Run‑on
Sentence: “The team practiced for hours, they wanted to win the tournament.”
This is a comma splice.
Fix the comma splice: “The movie was long, it was worth watching.”
Use a semicolon, conjunction, or separate sentences.
Which sentence uses subordination correctly?
A) “The rain stopped, we went outside.”
B) “When the rain stopped, we went outside.”
B
The subordinating conjunction is "When".
Identify the fragment:
A) “The students presented their projects.”
B) “Presenting their projects to the class.”
The fragment is B.
“The sun set; the sky turned pink.”
This is a correct compound sentence.
Sentence: “Because the storm was approaching.”
Thisis a fragment (dependent clause left alone)
Fix the fragment: “Although the students studied all night.”
Add an independent clause (e.g., “Although the students studied all night, they still felt nervous.”)
Which sentence shows intentional complexity?
A) “After I finished my homework, I reviewed my notes for the test.”
B) “I finished my homework.”
B
Why is this a fragment?
“If the team wins tonight.”
It’s a dependent clause without an independent clause.
“The sun set, and the sky turned pink.”
This is a correct compound sentence.
Sentence: “The novel was difficult to read but I finished it.”
This is missing a comma before the FANBOYS "but".
Fix the run‑on: “I love writing essays they help me express my ideas.”
“I love writing essays because they help me express my ideas.” (subordination shows control)
Which sentence demonstrates controlled variety?
A. “Although the game was intense, the players stayed focused, and they won in the final minute.”
B. “Although the game was intense, the players stayed focused.
A. This is a compound-complex sentence.
How would you combine this independent clause with the fragment?
"The players celebrated their victory.”
“Running across the field.”
“Running across the field, the players celebrated their victory.”
“The sun set it was beautiful.”
Run‑on (no punctuation or conjunction)