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Fragments, Run-On Sentences, and Sentence Combining
Fragments, Run-On Sentences, and Sentence Combining
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Horatio reads everything he
CAN, THEREFORE
he has an impressive vocabulary.
correct as is
can, but
can; therefore,
can and
2
If you want to combine 2 sentences, all you need to do is erase the period in between them.
false
true
3
A run-on sentence is basically 2 sentences run together with no punctuation between them.
false
true
4
A subject or a verb
by itself
is a _________.
fragment
sentence
5
You must use a conjunction (and/but/or) AND A COMMA when you combine two _____.
subjects
verbs
sentences
6
Use a conjunction (and/or) WITHOUT A COMMA when you combine two ____.
verbs
sentences
subjects
7
A hot, steaming bowl of oatmeal in the center of the kitchen table.
This is a fragment.
This is a sentence.
8
My best friend Tina.
This is a fragment.
This is a sentence.
9
One of my friends claims to be
VEGAN BUT
yesterday I saw her eat a double cheeseburger.
correct as is
vegan since
vegan , but
vegan and
10
The New York Yankees____ Boston Red Sox are long-time rivals.
,and
;however,
or
and
11
Jessica really wanted to see the end of the movie, but she just couldn't keep her eyes open.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
12
After a game, players celebrate with a party ___ console themselves with ice cream.
, or
or
or,
13
Many students have minimal interest in
GRAMMAR AND
are hard to motivate.
grammar and,
grammar, and
grammar, but
correct as is
14
Punctuation and conjunctions provide a necessary pause to separate the sentences you combine.
true
false
15
Let's practice:
Plays soccer in the spring and football in the fall.
This is a sentence.
This is a fragment.
16
A ___________ has a subject and verb.
sentence
fragment
17
The African elephant is the largest land animal it weighs over 8,000 pounds.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
18
Joe Girardi manages the Yankees _____ John Farrell manages the Red Sox.
or
;
and
but
19
A __________ expresses a complete thought.
sentence
fragment
20
Feeling a little anxious, he sat down and opened his test booklet.
This is a sentence.
This is a fragment.
21
I always forget to bring a pencil to class luckily my friend usually has an extra one.
This is a run-on sentence.
This sentence is correct.
22
You may use a semicolon to combine two ___.
sentences
subjects
verbs
23
I'd like you to work in groups for this assignment; however, you may work alone if necessary.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
24
Our cat spent her first three years completely
INDOORS, BUT
now we let her go outside.
indoors because
indoors however
correct as is
indoors but
25
Derek Jeter was the Yankees' team captain for many years ___ the team currently has no captain.
but
; however,
, or
and
