Fragments
Is this an example of a sentence fragment?
Because it was raining.
YES
This is an example of a dependent clause standing alone.
A revision could be:
We canceled the picnic because it was raining.
Is this an example of a run-on sentence?
I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
Yes
This sentence could be split into two, or have a comma added in.
Where would you put the Comma splice?
He loves cooking he's great at making curries
The comma splice would go between cooking and he's.
The sentence should be:
He loves cooking, he's great at making curries.
Is this an example of a sentence fragment?
To the left of the red car.
YES
To the left of the red car is dependent.
Revision:
My car sits to the left of the red car.
Is this an example of a run-on sentence?
I went to school to learn about english.
No
These are not two independent clauses stuck together, so it is not a run-on sentence.
Where would you put the comma splice?
Koala bears are not actually bears they are marsupials.
The comma splice should be put between actually and bears.
The correct sentence is:
Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.
Is this an example of a sentence fragment?
I fell off of my skateboard because I was going too fast.
This is not an example of a sentence fragment. This sentence is complete.
Is this an example of a run-on sentence?
My favorite food is pizza it is very tasty.
Yes
These are two independent clauses being stuck together.
Where would you put the comma splice?
I am sleepy I have to go to school.
The correct sentence should be:
I am sleepy, I have to go to school.
What is the definition of a Sentence Fragment?
Sentence fragments are groups of words that look like sentences but aren’t actually real sentences.
What is the definiton of a Run on sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly.
What is the definition of a Comma Splice?
An instance of using a comma to link two independent clauses.