Fragments
Run-On Sentences
Quotation Marks
Verbs
Modifiers
100
The President of the United States is Barack Obama. The first black president.
The President of the United States is Barack Obama, who is the first black president. OR The President of the United States is Barack Obama. He is the first black president.
100
The girls played basketball the boys played tennis.
The girls played basketball; the boys played tennis. OR The girls played basketball, [and/but] the boys played tennis. OR The girls played basketball. The boys played tennis.
100
Jean asked where are you going?
Jean asked, "Where are you going?"
100
I have gave you a hint already!
I have given you a hint already! OR I gave you a hint already!
100
I like Coke more better than Pepsi.
I like Coke more than Pepsi. OR I like Coke better than Pepsi.
200
A pizza that had pepperoni and mushrooms on it.
For dinner, we ordered a pizza that had pepperoni and mushrooms on it. OR...
200
Titanic is my favorite movie I love eating popcorn.
Titanic is my favorite movie. I love eating popcorn. OR...
200
Martin said he was going to the movies.
Martin said, "He was going to the movies." OR Martin said that he was going to the movies.
200
I seen the book under the pile of papers.
I saw the book under the pile of papers. OR I have seen the book under the pile of papers.
200
I am the most greatest baker in my family.
I am the greatest baker in my family. OR I am the best baker in my family.
300
Going to a concert at the San Mateo Fair.
(needs a subject) ______ is going to a concert at the San Mateo Fair.
300
Mother's Day is always on a Sunday Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday.
Mother's Day is always on a Sunday. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. OR...
300
I prefer blue cheese over ranch said Meghan.
"I prefer blue cheese over ranch," said Meghan.
300
When the poet spoke, we all listen.
When the poet speaks, we all listen. OR When the poet spoke, we all listened.
300
My parents bought a kitten for my sister named Fluffy.
My parents bought a kitten named Fluffy for my sister.
400
At bedtime, after brushing and flossing my teeth.
Needs subject & predicate: At bedtime, after brushing and flossing my teeth, I watch the news on television. or I always get hungry at bedtime, after brushing and flossing my teeth.
400
My car broke down I need to buy a new one.
My car broke down, so I need to buy a new one. OR...
400
Where is the remote control asked Larry.
"Where is the remote control?" asked Larry.
400
After the movie ended, we get up and leave the theater.
After the movie ended, we got up and left the theater. OR After the movie ends, we will get up and leave the theater.
400
Sarah found a letter in the mailbox that doesn't belong to her.
Sarah found a letter that doesn't belong to her in the mailbox.
500
I can't stand pigeons. They are "rats with wings." Perching and pooping on my porch!
I can't stand pigeons. They are "rats with wings." They are always perching and pooping on my porch! OR I can't stand pigeons. They are "rats with wings," perching and pooping on my porch! OR...?
500
Americans shake hands when they meet the Japanese bow.
Americans shake hands when they meet; however, the Japanese bow. OR...
500
John asked where we are going on our trip.
correct -- no fixing needed!
500
This puppy, as well as the others, are super cute.
This puppy, as well as the others, is super cute.
500
Two cars were reported stolen by the Oakland police yesterday.
Yesterday, the Oakland police reported that two cars were stolen. OR The Oakland police reported that two cars were stolen yesterday.
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