Worksheet on Fragments and Run-ons

Mark C for a complete sentence, and mark F for a fragment. Make the fragments into complete sentences by adding a subject, a verb, or both, and a period at the end.

  1. _____ I was late for class
  2. _____ As we wait for the rain to stop
  3. _____ When Alex phones
  4. _____ She goes to CentennialCollege
  5. _____ Until you eat your vegetables
  6. _____ They plan to visit Nova Scotia this summer
  7. _____ Ate at a famous restaurant
  8. _____ Even though I was tired
  9. _____ While working the night shift
  10. _____ For example, hockey and skating
  11. _____ After she finished her essay
  12. _____ Expecting to hear from you soon
  13. _____ Provided that you pass the exam
  14. _____ Before you leave
  15. _____ Although he was shy

Complete the sentence with an appropriate independent clause. Add commas where necessary.

  1. Even though it was raining ______
  2. ______until we bought the car.
  3. If you want to do well in your essay ______
  4. Having moved to a new country ______
  5. ______before I change my mind.
  6. Although she was late ______.
  7. ______because he studies regularly.
  8. ______like baseball, basketball, and volleyball.
  9. ______after I proofread it.
  10. ______as soon as I finish the assignment.

Correct each of the following run-on sentences.

  1. I washed the dishes then I did the laundry.
  2. Those skirts are nice I will buy one.
  3. There was no heat, consequently we froze all night.
  4. It was my bestfriend’s birthday I gave her a present.
  5. He asked for a raise she got it.
  6. She is a good mother, she pays attention to her children.
  7. My paper is late thus it will lose marks.
  8. Students write essays, teachers correct them.
  9. The teacher raised his voice, he was frustrated.
  10. The movie was hilarious, I saw it three times.

Correct the run-on sentences using the four different ways discussed (use a different method for each sentence).

  1. Writing an essay is hard work, it is satisfying.

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  1. I wanted to book a tutoring appointment, the tutor is fully booked.

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  1. She wanted to be a nurse, she is interested in helping other people.

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  1. Carl wanted to buy a new car it is too expensive.

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