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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Sentence #3
When we get closer that will help.

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

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

14. Sentence #7
Stop she is turning around.

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

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

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

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

19. Answer #9
Sentence Fragment
Only 1 dependent clause

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

21. Answer #10
Fused Sentence
Should be divided between the hers