1. Grammar Bellringer #18 Sentences & Errors Review#4

2. Practice Directions: (1) State if the following is a sentence (S), fragment (F), run-on (RO), or comma splice (CS). (2) If there are any errors (fragments, run-ons, comma splices), correct them. 1. The building collapsed in a cloud of dust yet no one was prepared for the consequences. 2. A police car and an ambulance quickly sped by our house ; nevertheless an accident on the highway occurred. 3. The mountain climbers hooked up their ropes and secured their backpacks, so they were safe during their hike. 4. Our school library and cafeteria are under renovation, it is difficult to travel in the building as a student.

3. Practice Directions: (1) State if the following is a sentence (S), fragment (F), run-on (RO), or comma splice (CS). (2) If there are any errors (fragments, run-ons, comma splices), correct them. 1. Shelby tossed the volleyball over the net, she scored the winning point for our team. 2. Our group researched, brainstormed and wrote an outline in one night ; however we were exhausted for the presentation. 3. The red race car veered off the road and into a ditch, for the driver was inexperienced. 4. Tessa painted a watercolor picture to give to her mother ; her mother was surprised by the gift.