Editing Sentence Fragments & Run-ons
STUDY GUIDE
Part I: Answer the following questions.
1. Every sentence contains a _____________________ & _____________________
2. What is a sentence fragment?
3. What are three ways to correct a run-on?
a.
b.
c.
Part II: Fix the fragments and run-ons by revising and using editing marks.
4. Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were
perfectly normal. They were the last people you’d expect to be involved in anything
strange or mysterious, they just didn’t hold with such nonsense.
* BONUS: From what book is this passage? _____________________________
5. There are those who tell me that I survived in order to write this text I am not
convinced. I don’t know how I survived, I was rather weak, rather shy, I did nothing to
save myself.
* BONUS: From what book is this passage? _____________________________
6. Warm rays of sunshine fill the house. Mixed with the sweet smell of lilac in full
bloom. Cheerful sounds of chirping birds reach my ears, a gentle breeze coming
through the open window caresses my face. It is spring. It is good to be alive.
* BONUS: From what book is this passage? _____________________________
7. As I finish the last chapter of my book. I feel at peace, at last. I have discharged a
burden, and paid a debt to many nameless heroes. Resting in their unmarked graves.
* BONUS: From what book is this passage? _____________________________
Editing Sentence Fragments & Run-ons
STUDY GUIDE
Part III: Write C next to the phrase if it’s a complete sentence. Write F if it’s a
fragment. Write R if it’s a run-on. If the phrase is a fragment or run-on, add
wording and/or punctuation to make it correct below.
8. _______ Under the wooden steps in the basement.
9. _______ Dressed in Batman and Robin costumes for the party.
10. _______ When I woke, the ground was covered with a fresh blanket of snow.
11. _______ She wished her legs were longer, she really wanted to run the hurdles.
12. _______ Amazed that I did so well on the chemistry test.
13. _______ Napoleon is a talented artist, he gave Trisha a portrait
as a gift.
14. _______ Lia did have a leading role in the school play, she broke
her arm a week before the performance.
15. _______ The directions on the package were very confusing.
16. _______ I am going to visit my cousin in South Carolina during
spring break, I hope the weather is nice.
17. _______ When the sun goes down.
18. _______ I love going to the zoo.
19. _______ Like jalapeños and hot sauce.
20. _______ I am so angry, my brother broke my Xbox!