Fragments
Thought about the test all night.
I was late to class I couldn’t find my notebook.
What is - a run-on sentence? Edit: I was late to class because I couldn’t find my notebook.
I had a fun weekend. (Make one edit).
What is - "fun" ? Edit: I had an exciting weekend spent with family and friends.
At this point in time, we are currently studying The Outsiders in our English class.
What is - too wordy? "At this point in time, we are currently" all say the same thing. Edit: We are studying The Outsiders in English class.
Name 3 words that might be considered "dead" and give better options for each.
What are... bad, good, nice, cool, etc. ?
The big dog in the backyard.
What is - a sentence fragment, missing the verb/predicate? Edit: The big dog in the backyard barked loudly.
I finished my homework, I started reading my book.
What is - a run-on sentence? A comma is not enough (missing conjunction). Edit: I finished my homework, so I started reading my book.
The book was bad, and I didn’t like the ending. (Make two changes).
What is - "bad," and "I didn't like" ? Edit: The book was confusing, and the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
In my opinion, I personally think that homework is unnecessary.
What is - too wordy? "In my opinion, I personally think" all says the same thing. Edit: I think homework is unnecessary.
Diagram this sentence: My brother and I play basketball and run cross country.
What is - (Compound subjects: my brother, I) (Compound predicates: play basketball, run cross country) (Conjunctions: and) ?
My favorite restaurant by the beach is crowded.
What is - complete sentence? No edits needed.
I wanted to join the club it meets after school on Thursdays I already have soccer practice then.
What is - a run-on sentence? Needs commas and conjunctions. Edit: I wanted to join the club, but it meets after school on Thursdays, and I already have soccer practice then.
The restaurant was nice, and the food tasted good. (Make two edits).
What is - "nice" and "good" ? Edit: The restaurant was cozy, and the food was perfectly seasoned.
The dog that belongs to my neighbor is always barking loudly at night.
What is - too wordy? This sentence can be streamlined. Edit: My neighbor’s dog always barks loudly at night.
Descriptive language is made up of _____? (Name the parts of speech).
What is, adjectives & adverbs?
The movie we watched last night.
What is - sentence fragment, missing verb/predicate? Edit: The movie we watched last night was fantastic.
Looking for a snack, I grabbed a handful of Goldfish.
What is - a correct sentence? No conjunction is needed, since "Looking for a snack" is not a complete sentence on its own.
The concert was fun, and everyone had a good time. (Make two edits).
What is - "fun" and "good" ? Edit: The concert was awesome, and everyone sang along to every song.
I was late to school due to the fact that my alarm didn’t go off this morning.
What is - too wordy? Make 5 words into 1. Edit: I was late to school because my alarm didn’t go off.
A complete sentence must include a _______ & ______.
What is, a subject and a verb (or predicate)?
When the cat leaped onto the table.
What is - sentence fragment, incorrect use of "when" (makes it a dependent clause)? Edit: The cat leaped onto the table. (OR) We just sat down for dinner when the cat leaped onto the table.
I studied for the test, however, I think my friend prepared better for it.
What is - a run-on sentence? "However" is not a conjunction, and cannot separate two complete sentences. Edit: I studied for the test. However, I think my friend prepared better for it.
The movie was fun, and I would watch it again. (Make two edits).
What is - "fun" and "would watch it again" ? Explain why! Edit: The movie was hilarious, and I’d watch it again just to catch all the jokes I missed the first time.
In the event that you forget your homework, you should email your teacher.
What is - too wordy? Make 4 words into 1. Edit: If you forget your homework, email your teacher.
To edit a run-on sentence, you must add ____ and ____, or __________.
What is, add a comma and a conjunction, or make two separate sentences.