Fragments
Run-Ons
Comma Splices
Name the Clauses
Vocabulary
100
A book without a cover that's falling off.
What is a fragment - no predicate!
100
You can only be young once you can be immature forever.
What is a run-on. This is two independent clauses fused together after "once."
100
It isn't just a problem, it's a huge problem.
What is incorrect! It's a comma splice, and it needs a conjunction after the comma, or it's wrong.
100
Because I couldn't afford to get my PHD.
What is a dependent clause.
100
Showing ill will, evil
What is Malevolent.
200
Since I like hunting and fishing for hours.
What is a fragment - Dependent clause!
200
I hate when people act like they are so unlucky, so they should just stop.
What is correct. Independent clause, comma, conjunction (so), independent clause. Good sentence!
200
I don't think that you'll be able to go; starting way too early and you'll never make it.
What is incorrect! A semi-colon should go between two independent clauses; the second clause is not independent.
200
I am tired.
What is an independent clause.
200
Use of force or intimidation to get results.
What is coerce.
300
Because I really can't watch a whole movie without falling asleep, it's probably not a good idea.
What is correct - Dependent clause, comma, independent clause. Full sentence!
300
A wise man makes his own decisions and thinks for himself an ignorant man follows public opinion.
What is a run on. Two independent clauses split after "himself."
300
The global public opinion of Americans, which is not good at all, has only started to get better in the last few years, the Bush administration could not have been worse for America.
What is incorrect. The last comma (after "years") is a comma splice.
300
Since I've been working my whole life without help from anyone, and since I've pushed myself to always be better and work harder, I think I deserve a break once in a while.
What is dependent clause, dependent clause, independent clause.
300
Uneasy or fearful.
What is Apprehensive.
400
Which is why you should never try to fight a porcupine without the right equipment.
What is a fragment - dependent clause.
400
This is kind of a free question it's a fused sentence because you don't know where to pause or stop I like pizza.
What is a run-on! Tough one! Three independent clauses that end at "question," "stop," and "pizza."
400
Clifford, who is a big red dog, does all he can for his owner but sometimes he falls a little short, and he really doesn't mean any harm.
What is correct! No splices.
400
Because I just can't imagine waking up any time before 5 in the morning when it's still DARK, I think I'll sleep.
What is dependent clause and independent clause.
400
Shyness or modesty.
What is demure.
500
Flying around clouds and past birds with their wings flapping and the breeze blowing, soaring through the sky, twirling around and around without a care in the world.
What is a fragment - no subject! What's flying?
500
I don't think that I can properly express my frustration and anger that the government has to go out of its way to help people who don't even want to help themselves I don't get it at all and it makes me really upset.
What is a run-on. The first clause ends after "themselves."
500
I was running really late this morning and had absolutely no time for breakfast, so I had to stop at McDonald's, egg mcmuffins are heaven-sent.
What is a comma splice. The comma after "McDonald's" separates two independent clauses.
500
I disagree, because I think that political discussions should be informative, and I think that yelling at people and calling them names doesn't do any good.
What is independent clause, dependent clause, independent clause.
500
Demanding respect due to dignity or age.
What is venerable.
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