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Fragments
Capitalization
Lists and Commas
Compound Sentences
100

What is a sentence fragment?

An incomplete thought

100

Are seasons capitalized when they are part of a title (like spring break)?

Yep!

100
After how many words in a list do you start using commas. 

No comma needed with only 2 items in a list

Commas needed when there are 3 items or more

100

What are the FANBOYS?

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

200
What are the missing pieces of a sentence that can cause a fragment?

--Missing a subject

--Missing a verb

--Missing a complete thought

200

Do we capitalize the names of companies?

Yes--companies like Apple, Crayola, Toyota, KFC.

200

Do the items in this list need commas to separate them?

Dallas Stars Texas Rangers Dallas Mavericks

Yes, in a list with 3 items we need commas to separate them

200

Does every sentence with a FANBOYS need a comma?

No--only when there is a complete thought on both sides

300

Why is the sentence a fragment? 

While walking through the forrest, the leaves crunched under foot. 

Missing a subject

300

Do we capitalize holidays? 

Yes (Halloween, Thanksgiving)

300

Does this sentence need commas. If so, where do they go?

We need to get the dog a leash and some treats.

No commas needed. 

300

Would you use a comma before or after a FANBOYS?

Before the FANBOYS

400

Which of the following is a fragment?

A) During the marathon race, he was afraid to stop running and lose his momentum. 

B) Running faster than ever before, the finish line in sight.

B) Running faster than ever before, the finish line in sight.

400

What words need to be capitalized in this sentence?

"is it cold in texas during thanksgiving break?"

"Is it cold in Texas during Thanksgiving Break?"

400

Where does this sentence need commas?

Okay son, go to the store and get milk eggs bread bacon cheese chips and orange juice.

Okay son, go to the store and get milk, eggs, bread, bacon, cheese, chips, and orange juice.

400

Should FANBOYS be capitalized?

Nope, they are in the middle of a sentence. 
500

How could you fix this fragment? 

The wind howling through the broken windows.

Answers may vary

500
Do languages need to be capitalized?

Yes! (Spanish, Tagalog, English, Vietnamese)

500

Where do the commas go in this sentence?

I went to Walmart Target and Chick fil A this weekend.

I went to Walmart, Target, and Chick fil A this weekend.

500

Why would you add a comma in a compound sentence?

To separate the two thoughts.