SENTENCE ERRORS REVIEW

Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences, and Sentence Fragments

SENTENCE #1
I think I know that girl from school

because she looks familiar but I cant remember her name or what grade she is in even though I should know since I am on the yearbook committee and see everyones pictures all of the time.

ANSWER #1
Run-on Sentence 6 independent clauses, 1

dependent clause

SENTENCE #2
I wish I could see her face better, I

know I would be able to place her.

ANSWER #2
Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a

comma

SENTENCE #3
When we get closer that will help.

ANSWER #3
Sentence Fragment 2 dependent clauses, no

independent clause

SENTENCE #4
I hate when I cannot place someone

it frustrates me.

ANSWER #4
Fused sentence 1 complex sentence next to 1

simple sentence

SENTENCE #5
She might be in grade nine, she

might be in grade 10.

ANSWER #5
Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a

comma

SENTENCE #6
Blue hair and piercings should clue

me in, but I still cant be sure I know who she is until we get closer to her and I can see her face.

ANSWER #6
Run-on Sentence 4 independent clauses and 2

dependent clauses

SENTENCE #7
Stop she is turning around.

ANSWER #7
Fused Sentence 2 independent clauses not joined or

separated

SENTENCE #8
Here she comes, dont stare at her.

ANSWER #8
Comma Splice 2 independent clauses joined by a

comma

SENTENCE #9
If we stand here in front of this store

window.

ANSWER #9
Sentence Fragment Only 1 dependent clause

SENTENCE #10
I was sure I knew her her name is

Lisa.

ANSWER #10
Fused Sentence Should be divided between the hers