Examples for Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on :

1.

  • Complete Sentence: The dog barked at the mail carrier.

2.

  • Fragment: Under the big tree.
  • Correction: We sat under the big tree.

3.

  • Run-On: I went to the park I saw my friend.
  • Correction: I went to the park, and I saw my friend.

4.

  • Complete Sentence: The sun set behind the mountains.

5.

  • Fragment: Because it was raining.
  • Correction: We stayed inside because it was raining.

6.

  • Run-On: She wanted to go swimming it was too cold.
  • Correction: She wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold.

7.

  • Complete Sentence: The children built a sandcastle on the beach.

8.

  • Fragment: Running late for the meeting.
  • Correction: She was running late for the meeting.

9.

  • Run-On: The movie was long we stayed until the end.
  • Correction: The movie was long, so we stayed until the end.

10.

  • Complete Sentence: The library is a quiet place to read.

11.

  • Fragment: After dinner at the restaurant.
  • Correction: We went for a walk after dinner at the restaurant.

12.

  • Run-On: The cat is sleeping it looks very comfortable.
  • Correction: The cat is sleeping; it looks very comfortable.

13.

  • Complete Sentence: The train arrived at the station on time.

14.

  • Fragment: With a loud crash.
  • Correction: The vase fell with a loud crash.

15.

  • Run-On: She likes to paint she also enjoys drawing.
  • Correction: She likes to paint, and she also enjoys drawing.

16.

  • Complete Sentence: The stars were visible on the clear night.

17.

  • Fragment: Before the game starts.
  • Correction: We need to warm up before the game starts.

18.

  • Run-On: They finished their homework they went out to play.
  • Correction: They finished their homework, and then they went out to play.

19.

  • Complete Sentence: The chef prepared a delicious meal.

20.

  • Fragment: Although it was very late.
  • Correction: Although it was very late, we decided to continue the party.

21.

  • Run-On: The concert was amazing we had a great time.
  • Correction: The concert was amazing, and we had a great time.

22.

  • Complete Sentence: The book was full of exciting adventures.

23.

  • Fragment: After the long journey.
  • Correction: We rested after the long journey.

24.

  • Run-On: The sun was shining everyone went outside.
  • Correction: The sun was shining, so everyone went outside.

25.

  • Complete Sentence: The garden was full of blooming flowers.

26.

  • Fragment: The cake on the counter.
  • Correction: The cake on the counter looks delicious.

27.

  • Run-On: She wrote a letter she mailed it yesterday.
  • Correction: She wrote a letter and mailed it yesterday.

28.

  • Complete Sentence: The puppy played with its new toy.

29.

  • Fragment: Before the meeting starts.
  • Correction: We should review the notes before the meeting starts.

30.

  • Run-On: The book was interesting it had many twists and turns.
  • Correction: The book was interesting; it had many twists and turns.

31.

  • Complete Sentence: The coffee was too hot to drink.

32.

  • Fragment: Walking through the park.
  • Correction: We enjoyed walking through the park.

33.

  • Run-On: I visited the museum I saw the new exhibit.
  • Correction: I visited the museum, and I saw the new exhibit.

34.

  • Complete Sentence: The teacher explained the lesson clearly.

35.

  • Fragment: With excitement in her eyes.
  • Correction: She opened the gift with excitement in her eyes.

36.

  • Run-On: The dog ran in the yard the kids played with him.
  • Correction: The dog ran in the yard while the kids played with him.

37.

  • Complete Sentence: The rain poured heavily during the storm.

38.

  • Fragment: After the movie ended.
  • Correction: We went for dinner after the movie ended.

39.

  • Run-On: She loves hiking she goes to the mountains every weekend.
  • Correction: She loves hiking, so she goes to the mountains every weekend.

40.

  • Complete Sentence: The bicycle was parked in the garage.

41.

  • Fragment: While eating dinner.
  • Correction: We talked about our day while eating dinner.

42.

  • Run-On: The food was ready everyone started eating.
  • Correction: The food was ready, so everyone started eating.

43.

  • Complete Sentence: The children gathered around the campfire.

44.

  • Fragment: Despite the heavy rain.
  • Correction: We continued our hike despite the heavy rain.

45.

  • Run-On: The car broke down we had to call for a tow truck.
  • Correction: The car broke down, so we had to call for a tow truck.

46.

  • Complete Sentence: The music played softly in the background.

47.

  • Fragment: Before the sun rises.
  • Correction: We need to leave before the sun rises.

48.

  • Run-On: He enjoys playing soccer he practices every day.
  • Correction: He enjoys playing soccer, and he practices every day.

49.

  • Complete Sentence: The clock struck midnight and everyone cheered.

50.

  • Fragment: On the kitchen counter.
  • Correction: The fruit is on the kitchen counter.