Fragment, Sentence, Run-on
Name the Type of Sentence
Punctuate Correctly
ID the Dependent Clause
Make the Correction
100
Covering more than 70 percent of the world's surface.
fragment
100
TRIPLE POINTS The scarcity of the comic and its condition determine its value.
simple
100
Once you learn to quit it becomes a habit. (Vince Lombardi, football coach)
quit,
100
She checked her numbers as the woman realized she held a winning lottery ticket.
as the woman realized she held a winning lottery ticket
100
TRIPLE POINTS The day is going to be very hot, I like hot weather.
hot, but
200
Every natural element found in the water of oceans.
fragment
200
The big event for Bob every year is the comic-book convention, Com-Com, in Chicago
simple
200
It's not the size of the dog in the fight but it's the size of the fight in the dog. (Archie Griffin, football player)
fight, but
200
During the storm I tried to stay calm although my heart was pounding.
although my heart was pounding
200
DOUBLE POINTS The day was to be the hottest of the summer; so we decided to get up early.
summer, so
300
Rain returns fresh water to the oceans.
sentence
300
His big thrill at the convention this year was talking to artists Frank Miller and Todd McFarlane and getting them to autograph copies of his comic books.
simple TRIPLE POINTS if you can correctly ID the subject(s)/verb(s)
300
Winners never quit and quitters never win. (Unknown)
quit,
300
Mom left a note on the door so that Dad would know where we went.
so that Dad would know where we went
300
When it's hot, I think about swimming, that's all I think about.
swimming;
400
Corn syrup is found in soft drinks and candy bars it is high in calories.
run-on DOUBLE POINTS if you can correct the error
400
Even though Bob has been offered quite a bit of money for some of his comics, he has never parted with a single one.
Complex
400
If you don't do what's best for your body you're the one who comes up on the short end. (Julius Erving, basketball player)
body,
400
I winced once I saw the math test.
once I saw the math test
400
TRIPLE POINTS There are usually only a few good days for sledding, for the water slide is open all summer.
sledding, but
500
I know what is in "100 percent fruit juice" maybe that's what I will drink.
run-on
500
If I want to keep my parents happy, I should keep passing my English test, and it might be a good idea to pass my math tests, too.
Compound/Complex
500
Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field the only thing to do was keep swinging. (Hank Aaron, baseball player)
field,
500
Mary should not drive to Kansas City tonight since the storm is so fierce; she can spend the night at my house.
since the storm is so fierce
500
I'd spend every day at the beach, if I could.
no comma