Fragments
Is this an example of a sentence fragment?
Because it was raining.
YES
This is an example of a dependent clause standing alone. Words like "because" make otherwise complete sentences dependent.
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.
Is this a comma splice?
He loves cooking, he's great at making curries.
Yes.
A fix could be any of the following:
He loves cooking, and he's great at making curries.
He loves cooking; he's great at making curries.
He loves cooking and is great at making curries.
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 not a complete thought.
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 complete sentences together, so it is not a run-on sentence.
Is this a comma splice?
Koala bears are not actually bears, but they are marsupials.
No, the "but" makes the use of the comma to connect the sentences okay.
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 complete sentences jammed together.
Is this a comma splice?
I am sleepy, I have to go to school.
Yes Some fixes include the following:
I am sleepy, but I have to go to school.
I am sleepy but have to go to school.
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. A legal sentence must have a subject and a verb and not have a word that makes it unable to stand independently.
Is there a run-on here?
First I went to the store then I came home and took a nap.
Yes, words like "now" and "then" can start a new sentence. They do not make clauses dependent.
Is this a comma splice?
Always being interested in experiencing what is new in the culinary world, she loves trying new foods.
No, the two parts cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
Is there a fragment here?
I like to go hiking. Finding new places to explore and new sights to see.
Yes, the second part is what is called an extra information fragment; it belongs with the first sentence.
What is the definition 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?
It is two complete sentences that could stand alone incorrectly joined by a comma.