1 Explain with examples the 6 common sentence constructions that often lead to fragments. 2 What are three methods for correcting a comma splice or
1 Explain with exam ples the 6 com m on sentence constructions that often lead to fragm ents.
2 W hat are three m ethods for correcting a com m a splice or run-on sentence error?
3 Rewrite the following com m a splice using three different m ethods for fixing com m a splices:
Em ily's shorts were too short, I can't believe her m other let her wear them out of the house
4 The following sentence is a fragm ent. Identify what is m issing from the sentence that m akes it an
incom plete thought. Then rewrite the sentence to correct it. W aves crashing against the rocks.
5 Identify whether the sentence below is a com m a splice or a run-on and then write a corrected
version for it. The m onsters in the basem ent sleep during the day at night they scream for ice
cream .
6 Identify whether the sentence below is a com m a splice or a run-on and then write a corrected
version for it. The dog sitter figured out quickly why we told her the dog was high m aintenance, the
doggie treats did not last very long due to sm art dog's m anipulation of the situation.
7 Identify the com m a rule that applies to the sentence below, and then correct the sentence with
the appropriate com m as.
W ith a little help from her friends Stephanie was able to try surfing in Hawaii.
8 Identify the com m a rule that applies to the sentence below, and then correct the sentence with
the appropriate com m as. (2 different com m a errors this tim e!)
M ichael's birthday is listed on his birth certificate as M arch 19 1975 but his actual birthday is M arch
20 1975