Fragments
Fix the fragment:
Walks in the garden.
(Missing subject)
He walks in the garden.
[Subject must be singular]
Fix the sentence:
Coffee and tea is delicious drinks.
Coffee and tea are delicious drinks.
Fix the comma splice (1 way):
Fajr was sick, she slept in my office.
-Fajr was sick, so she slept in my office.
-Fajr was sick. She came in my office.
Read the closing sentence. What type is it?
I feel that the writing exam will be really easy.
Opinion -- "I feel..."
Read the supporting sentence. Which type of support is it?
This game has different categories like fragments, subject-verb agreement, run-ons, and paragraphs.
Example
Fix the fragment:
The girls sandwiches for lunch.
(Missing verb)
The girls eat sandwiches for lunch.
[Verb in plural form]
Fix the sentence:
The number of girls in group 5A are twenty one.
The number of girls in group 5A is twenty one.
Fix the comma splice (1 way):
Rick's watch is broken, it keeps beeping.
-Rick's watch is broken, and it keeps beeping. (so)
-Rick's watch is broken. It keeps beeping.
Read the closing sentence. What type is it?
If you want to have a nice day, you should smile.
Suggestion -- "should"
Read the supporting sentences. What time words/phrases do you see?
First, open the water. Then get your hands wet. Third, put soap in your palms. After that, rub your hands together.
first / then / third / after that
Fix the fragment:
Because the tea was too hot.
Because the tea was too hot, I burned my hand.
Fix the sentence:
My class on Wednesday make me happy.
My class on Wednesday makes me happy.
Fix the run on (1 way):
The phone in my office is awful it rings very loudly.
-The phone in my office is awful, and it rings very loudly.
-The phone in my office is awful. It rings very loudly.
Read the topic sentence. What is the main subject and what is the controlling idea?
There are 3 simple steps to make a useful outline.
main subject = useful outline
controlling idea = 3 simple steps
Read the supporting sentences. Which sentences are reasons and which sentences are facts?
(a) Red hair is unique. (b) Less than 2% of people have red hair. (c) Red hair is beautiful. (d) It is thicker than all other colors.
Reasons: a / c
Facts: b / d
Fix the fragment:
You understand if ask a question.
(Missing subject in dependent clause)
You understand if you ask a question.
After the students finish their homework, they plays a fun game.
After the students finish their homework, they play a fun game.
Fix the run-on (1 way):
The students write a process paragraph the topic is how to enjoy the weekend.
-The students write a process paragraph, and the topic is how to enjoy the weekend.
-The students write a process paragraph. The topic is how to enjoy the weekend.
Read the topic sentence. What is the main subject and what is the controlling idea?
Online classes are so terrible.
Main subject = online classes
Controlling idea = so terrible
Read the supporting sentences. What imperative verbs do you see?
First, pick up your phone. Second, tap the screen. Next, swipe up. After that, enter the passcode. Finally, use the phone.
pick / tap / wipe / enter / use
Fix the fragment:
Khalid goes to the doctor when he sick.
(Missing verb in dependent clause)
Khalid goes to the doctor when he is sick.
Fix the sentence:
The cups at the cafe looks really cute when the barista draw pictures in the foam.
The cups at the cafe look really cute when the barista draws pictures in the foam.
Fix the run-on (2 ways):
The mom was really tired her feet hurt a lot.
-The mom was really tired, and her feet hurt a lot.
-The mom was really tired. Her feet hurt a lot.
Read the two topic sentences. Which topic sentence is for a process paragraph and which topic sentence is for an opinion paragraph?
1. Playing a review game is a fun way to practice.
2. There are a few steps to play a review game.
Process = 2
Opinion = 1
Read the supporting sentences. Which types of support are they?
(a) The word Scottish means a person, place, or thing from the country of Scotland. (b) Scotland has a unique culture because it is an old country. (c) The environment is beautiful, and the accent is interesting.
a = define
b = reason
c = describe