Sentence Errors Review Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences, and Sentence Fragments

Sentence #1 I think I know that girl from school because she looks familiar but I can’t remember her name or what grade she is in even though I should know since I am on the yearbook committee and see everyone’s pictures all of the time.

Answer #1 Run-on Sentence 6 independent clauses, 1 dependent clause

Sentence #2 I wish I could see her face better, I know I would be able to place her.

Answer #2 Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a comma

Sentence #3 When we get closer that will help.

Answer #3 Sentence Fragment 2 dependent clauses, no independent clause

Sentence #4 I hate when I cannot place someone it frustrates me.

Answer #4 Fused sentence 1 complex sentence next to 1 simple sentence

Sentence #5 She might be in grade nine, she might be in grade 10.

Answer #5 Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a comma

Sentence #6 Blue hair and piercings should clue me in, but I still can’t be sure I know who she is until we get closer to her and I can see her face.

Answer #6 Run-on Sentence 4 independent clauses and 2 dependent clauses

Sentence #7 Stop she is turning around.

Answer #7 Fused Sentence 2 independent clauses not joined or separated

Sentence #8 Here she comes, don’t stare at her.

Answer #8 Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a comma

Sentence #9 If we stand here in front of this store window.

Answer #9 Sentence Fragment Only 1 dependent clause

Sentence #10 I was sure I knew her her name is Lisa.

Answer #10 Fused Sentence Should be divided between the hers