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11.98 Sentence Boundaries Fragments, Run ons, and Comma Splices Worksheet

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This American Literature English worksheet provides structured practice on 11.98 Sentence Boundaries Fragments, Run ons, and Comma Splices. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

ELA.11.98 — Sentence Boundaries: Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices: Grade 11 ELA practice focused on Sentence Boundaries: Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices.

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American Literature

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Original: After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness, Before the audition, the ceramics instructor packed the attendance list as the audience waited, to balance speed with precision. Which revision corrects the comma splice?

AAfter the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness; and Before the audition, the ceramics instructor packed the attendance list as the audience waited, to balance speed with precision.

BAfter the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness, Before the audition, the ceramics instructor packed the attendance list as the audience waited, to balance speed with precision.

CAfter the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness; consequently before the audition, the ceramics instructor packed the attendance list as the audience waited, to balance speed with precision.

DAfter the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness; consequently, before the audition, the ceramics instructor packed the attendance list as the audience waited, to balance speed with precision.

Solution & Explanation:A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma. The correct revision uses a period, a semicolon, or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction. A comma by itself cannot join two complete sentences.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Original: Although the plan seemed simple, the volunteer coordinator polished the data table in the library, because small errors can multiply, After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness While the clock ticked, the film crew measured the recipe card over lunch, to keep the narrative moving. Which revision best eliminates the comma splice and the run-on while keeping the original meaning?

AAlthough the plan seemed simple, the volunteer coordinator polished the data table in the library, because small errors can multiply; and After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness. While the clock ticked, the film crew measured the recipe card over lunch, to keep the narrative moving.

BAlthough the plan seemed simple, the volunteer coordinator polished the data table in the library, because small errors can multiply, After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness. While the clock ticked, the film crew measured the recipe card over lunch, to keep the narrative moving.

CAlthough the plan seemed simple, the volunteer coordinator polished the data table in the library, because small errors can multiply; After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness. While the clock ticked, the film crew measured the recipe card over lunch, to keep the narrative moving.

DAlthough the plan seemed simple, the volunteer coordinator polished the data table in the library, because small errors can multiply; After the meeting, the bus driver finished the permission forms for the community night, not just for accuracy but for fairness While the clock ticked, the film crew measured the recipe card over lunch, to keep the narrative moving.

Solution & Explanation:The first boundary error is a comma splice between two independent clauses, so a semicolon (or a period) is needed. The second error is a run-on, so the next independent clause must be separated with punctuation or restructured.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Original: Unless the battery was nearly empty. The film crew printed a clean copy on Saturday morning. Which revision corrects the sentence fragment?

AUnless the battery was nearly empty The film crew printed a clean copy on Saturday morning.

BThe film crew printed a clean copy on Saturday morning unless the battery was nearly empty.

CUnless the battery was nearly empty; The film crew printed a clean copy on Saturday morning.

DUnless the battery was nearly empty. The film crew printed a clean copy on Saturday morning.

Solution & Explanation:A fragment is missing an independent clause. The correct revision attaches the dependent clause to a complete sentence or rewrites it as a complete sentence. Here, the clause starting with a subordinating word cannot stand alone; it must be joined to an independent clause.

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