Grammar Bellringer #18

Sentences & Errors Review#4

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 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.

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. 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.