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 North Seattle Community College
5. Until you eat your vegetables that are very healthy for you
6. They plan to visit Nova Scotia this summer
7. Ate at a famous restaurant in Vancouver last year on my birthday
8. Even though I was tired after a long day at work
9. While working the night shift when I lived in California for five years
10. For example, hockey and skating are very popular sports in Canada
11. After she finished her essay about the pros and cons of living in Washington
12. Expecting to hear from you soon
13. Provided that you pass the exam after June
14. Before you leave the house in the morning
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 earlier tonight then I dried them and put them on the shelves.
2. Those skirts are very nice I will buy one and wear it to the party tomorrow night.
3. There was no heat consequently we froze all night.
4. It was my best friend’s birthday yesterday I gave her a present she loved it.
5. He asked for a raise last week 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 because the students were on their cell phones.
10. The movie was hilarious, I saw it three times.