English

Identify common sentence errors. Label each sentence as a fragment  (F), a run-on sentence  (R), or a correct, complete sentence  (C). Then re-write the fragments and run-ons to correct them. Please highlight the change you made, so I can find it easily. The first one is already done. 

1. __ R___ Being absent hurts a student’s grade, he or she should be in class every day.  Correction: Being absent hurts a student’s grade, so he or she should be in class every day.

2. _____ Having been interested in science most of her life, she did well in Biology 101.

3. _____ Hurry with your breakfast, you will miss the bus.

4. _____ Several students had the right answer; however, most of them failed the exam.

5. _____ Several girls expressed concerns about course selections, therefore, changes were made.

6. _____ Jim practiced the violin daily, he wanted to excel in music.

7. _____ The child loved his mother, but he did not want to obey her.

8. _____ I had a severe case of the flu last year.

9. _____ And had spent the first three days of my illness in bed.

10. _____ Because I was sick of my bed and decided I’d lie on the sofa and watch television.

11. _____ Only getting up to take care of the necessities of life.

12. _____ Then, I must have fallen asleep.

13. _____ When I was suddenly conscious again.

14. _____ The wind howled outside, the house was damp and chilly, and my fever soared.

15. _____ Then somewhere in the blackness ahead of me, I saw a spot of light.

16. _____ What has happened to the economy, many Americans want the answer to this question.

17. _____ He was late for his appointment, then he forgot to bring his briefcase with him.

18. _____ Voting is a privilege, this privilege should not be taken for granted.

19. _____ Be ready for any emergency, plan ahead.

20. _____ Because I was sure that I had died.

21. _____ A friend is always willing to help, friendship is invaluable.

22. ____ Although he was sick, James came to class.

23. _____ Running a temperature between 102 and 107.

24. _____ We were excited about the game, and we won.

25. _____ Be careful with your answer, your grade could be affected.