Fragments and Run-ons Identifying a fragment and a run-on Identifying a fragment and a run-on

Instructions 1) Number your paper from ) Identify if each sentence is a “fragment”, “run-on”, or “correct”. Do not have to write the sentence

Fragments and Run-ons Practice 1. A lot of students lockers are on the other side of school. Making it difficult to get to class on time. ____________________ 2. A little preparation will go a long way, they just need to bring all of the morning books to the first class. _____________________ 3. Many problems could have been avoided. If we just planned ahead. ____________________ 4. November is half over, the next break is in sight. ___________________ 5. The varsity basketball team lost their playoff game. Surprising everyone. ____________________

Fragments and Run-ons Practice 6. There are only a few weeks until Thanksgiving break, its going to be wonderful to have a break. ____________________ 7. Ropes course can be a powerful and bonding experience for students, or it can lead to frustrations that make them want to quit. ____________________ 8. He walked quickly to Mrs. Gamble’s class, she hates it when students are late. _______________________ 9. Mr. Federline changed the bell schedule to four minute passing periods. To motivate students to get to class faster. _________________________ 10. We received our progress report from the last nine weeks recently. It’s a chance to reflect on how we did, and it’s a chance to make a commitment to doing better this semester. __________________

Fragments and Run-ons KEY 1. Fragment 2. Run-on 3. Fragment 4. Run-on 5. Fragment 6. Run-on 7. Sentence 8. Run-on 9. Fragment 10. Sentence