Grammar Bellringer #20

Sentences & Errors Review#6

PracticeDirections: (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. My aunt Debra owns three big dogs and she wants another one.

2. Greg likes to play tennis on weekends , his sister enjoys golf in her spare time.

3. My cousin Danielle wants to watch a basketball game , however my uncle wants to watch a movie.

4. The young girl in a pink dress outside in her front yard today.

PracticeDirections: (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 mother started working at the factory , her mother watches her young children.

2. Three buses arrived at the stop ; nevertheless Jeff wasn’t on board.

3. You may order the gift through the mail or you may call in your order.

4. Caroline expected me to meet her for dinner at 6 ; I arrived later.