Fragments (50 Examples)

1. Fragment: Because I was late.
   Correction: Because I was late, I missed the beginning of the movie.
2. Fragment: Running down the street.
   Correction: Running down the street, she realized she had forgotten her keys.
3. Fragment: After the meeting.
   Correction: After the meeting, we went out for lunch.
4. Fragment: When the sun set.
   Correction: When the sun set, the temperature dropped quickly.
5. Fragment: Although he studied hard.
   Correction: Although he studied hard, he didn’t do well on the test.
6. Fragment: The book on the table.
   Correction: The book on the table belongs to me.
7. Fragment: Since it was raining.
   Correction: Since it was raining, the game was canceled.
8. Fragment: To find a solution.
   Correction: To find a solution, we need to analyze the problem carefully.
9. Fragment: Without a doubt.
   Correction: Without a doubt, she is the best candidate for the job.
10. Fragment: While we were waiting.
    Correction: While we were waiting, we played a game to pass the time.
11. Fragment: Even though it was late.
    Correction: Even though it was late, she decided to continue working.
12. Fragment: Hoping to finish early.
    Correction: Hoping to finish early, he worked diligently through the afternoon.
13. Fragment: On the top shelf.
    Correction: On the top shelf, you will find the antique vase.
14. Fragment: For her birthday.
    Correction: For her birthday, she received a beautiful necklace.
15. Fragment: Due to the traffic.
    Correction: Due to the traffic, we arrived at the airport late.
16. Fragment: At the end of the day.
    Correction: At the end of the day, we reviewed what we had learned.
17. Fragment: When he called me.
    Correction: When he called me, I was in the middle of a meeting.
18. Fragment: After the presentation.
    Correction: After the presentation, there was a Q&A session.
19. Fragment: In the middle of the night.
    Correction: In the middle of the night, we heard a strange noise.
20. Fragment: Since she was tired.
    Correction: Since she was tired, she went to bed early.
21. Fragment: By the lake.
    Correction: By the lake, we had a picnic and enjoyed the view.
22. Fragment: While baking the cake.
    Correction: While baking the cake, she accidentally spilled flour everywhere.
23. Fragment: Before the movie started.
    Correction: Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn.
24. Fragment: During the summer vacation.
    Correction: During the summer vacation, we traveled to several national parks.
25. Fragment: Although he was busy.
    Correction: Although he was busy, he managed to attend the meeting.
26. Fragment: After the alarm rang.
    Correction: After the alarm rang, we quickly got out of bed.
27. Fragment: At the edge of the forest.
    Correction: At the edge of the forest, we set up our campsite.
28. Fragment: Without any help.
    Correction: Without any help, she managed to complete the project.
29. Fragment: Since he missed the bus.
    Correction: Since he missed the bus, he walked to school.
30. Fragment: While studying for the exam.
    Correction: While studying for the exam, she listened to classical music.
31. Fragment: Due to the storm.
    Correction: Due to the storm, the power went out.
32. Fragment: After dinner.
    Correction: After dinner, we watched a movie together.
33. Fragment: Before the end of the month.
    Correction: Before the end of the month, the report needs to be submitted.
34. Fragment: Hoping for a better outcome.
    Correction: Hoping for a better outcome, she prepared thoroughly for the interview.
35. Fragment: When the clock struck twelve.
    Correction: When the clock struck twelve, everyone cheered for the New Year.
36. Fragment: At the concert.
    Correction: At the concert, the band played all of their greatest hits.
37. Fragment: While cleaning the house.
    Correction: While cleaning the house, she found an old photograph.
38. Fragment: Due to unforeseen circumstances.
    Correction: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed.
39. Fragment: After the rain cleared.
    Correction: After the rain cleared, a rainbow appeared in the sky.
40. Fragment: At the bookstore.
    Correction: At the bookstore, I bought a novel I had been wanting to read.
41. Fragment: Because of the delay.
    Correction: Because of the delay, we missed our train.
42. Fragment: In the middle of the meeting.
    Correction: In the middle of the meeting, the power went out.
43. Fragment: While watching the sunset.
    Correction: While watching the sunset, we took some beautiful photographs.
44. Fragment: Before the start of the game.
    Correction: Before the start of the game, the coach gave a motivational speech.
45. Fragment: Since it was her birthday.
    Correction: Since it was her birthday, we threw a surprise party.
46. Fragment: Although it was expensive.
    Correction: Although it was expensive, she bought the dress.
47. Fragment: During the lunch break.
    Correction: During the lunch break, we went for a walk.
48. Fragment: When the lights went out.
    Correction: When the lights went out, everyone used their phone flashlights.
49. Fragment: After the project was completed.
    Correction: After the project was completed, we celebrated with a team dinner.
50. Fragment: While organizing the files.
    Correction: While organizing the files, she discovered some important documents.

Run-On Sentences (50 Examples)

1. Run-On: I went to the store I forgot to buy milk.
   Correction: I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.
2. Run-On: He loves to play soccer he plays every weekend.
   Correction: He loves to play soccer, and he plays every weekend.
3. Run-On: The movie was interesting we watched it twice.
   Correction: The movie was interesting; we watched it twice.
4. Run-On: She is a great cook she makes dinner for her family every night.
   Correction: She is a great cook, so she makes dinner for her family every night.
5. Run-On: I need to finish my homework I have a test tomorrow.
   Correction: I need to finish my homework because I have a test tomorrow.
6. Run-On: The sun was shining it was a perfect day for a picnic.
   Correction: The sun was shining, and it was a perfect day for a picnic.
7. Run-On: They went to the zoo they saw a lion and a tiger.
   Correction: They went to the zoo, where they saw a lion and a tiger.
8. Run-On: She loves reading she has a large collection of books.
   Correction: She loves reading, so she has a large collection of books.
9. Run-On: He studied hard he still didn’t pass the exam.
   Correction: He studied hard, but he still didn’t pass the exam.
10. Run-On: The car broke down we had to call a tow truck.
    Correction: The car broke down, so we had to call a tow truck.
11. Run-On: I wanted to go to the concert I couldn’t get a ticket.
    Correction: I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn’t get a ticket.
12. Run-On: The restaurant was crowded we waited for a table.
    Correction: The restaurant was crowded, so we waited for a table.
13. Run-On: She was tired she stayed up late.
    Correction: She was tired, but she stayed up late.
14. Run-On: The team won the game they celebrated afterward.
    Correction: The team won the game, so they celebrated afterward.
15. Run-On: He bought a new laptop he’s very excited about it.
    Correction: *He bought a new laptop, and he’s very excited about it.*
16. Run-On: They went hiking they saw a beautiful waterfall.
    Correction: They went hiking, and they saw a beautiful waterfall.
17. Run-On: The book was fascinating I finished it in one day.
    Correction: The book was fascinating, so I finished it in one day.
18. Run-On: It was raining we decided to stay indoors.
    Correction: It was raining, so we decided to stay indoors.
19. Run-On: She can play the piano she can also play the guitar.
    Correction: She can play the piano, and she can also play the guitar.
20. Run-On: The movie ended we went out for dinner.
    Correction: The movie ended, so we went out for dinner.
21. Run-On: He forgot his umbrella he got soaked in the rain.
    Correction: He forgot his umbrella, so he got soaked in the rain.
22. Run-On: The concert was amazing the audience cheered loudly.
    Correction: The concert was amazing, and the audience cheered loudly.
23. Run-On: She finished her assignment she went to the gym.
    Correction: She finished her assignment, and then she went to the gym.
24. Run-On: He ran to the store he forgot his wallet.
    Correction: He ran to the store, but he forgot his wallet.
25. Run-On: The cake was delicious we had another slice.
    Correction: The cake was delicious, so we had another slice.
26. Run-On: She didn’t like the movie she didn’t enjoy the book either.
    Correction: She didn’t like the movie, and she didn’t enjoy the book either.
27. Run-On: They decided to go to the beach it was a sunny day.
    Correction: They decided to go to the beach because it was a sunny day.
28. Run-On: The dog barked loudly it woke up the neighbors.
    Correction: The dog barked loudly, which woke up the neighbors.
29. Run-On: I went to the gym I forgot to bring a towel.
    Correction: I went to the gym, but I forgot to bring a towel.
30. Run-On: He finished his work he went to meet his friends.
    Correction: He finished his work, and then he went to meet his friends.
31. Run-On: The sky was clear the stars were visible.
    Correction: The sky was clear, so the stars were visible.
32. Run-On: She bought new shoes she needed to break them in.
    Correction: She bought new shoes, so she needed to break them in.
33. Run-On: He loves traveling he has been to many countries.
    Correction: He loves traveling, and he has been to many countries.
34. Run-On: They were excited they had been waiting for weeks.
    Correction: They were excited because they had been waiting for weeks.
35. Run-On: She enjoys painting she sells her artwork at local fairs.
    Correction: She enjoys painting, so she sells her artwork at local fairs.
36. Run-On: The new restaurant opened it has great reviews.
    Correction: The new restaurant opened, and it has great reviews.
37. Run-On: He didn’t eat breakfast he was hungry by lunchtime.
    Correction: He didn’t eat breakfast, so he was hungry by lunchtime.
38. Run-On: The project was completed it was a huge success.
    Correction: The project was completed, and it was a huge success.
39. Run-On: The game was intense the final score was very close.
    Correction: The game was intense; the final score was very close.
40. Run-On: She studied for hours she still felt unprepared.
    Correction: She studied for hours, yet she still felt unprepared.
41. Run-On: He loves gardening he spends every weekend in the yard.
    Correction: He loves gardening, so he spends every weekend in the yard.
42. Run-On: The train was delayed we waited at the station.
    Correction: The train was delayed, so we waited at the station.
43. Run-On: She made a cake it was for her friend’s birthday.
    Correction: She made a cake for her friend’s birthday.
44. Run-On: He went fishing he caught a big fish.
    Correction: He went fishing, and he caught a big fish.
45. Run-On: The rain stopped we went outside to play.
    Correction: The rain stopped, so we went outside to play.
46. Run-On: She enjoys cooking she often tries new recipes.
    Correction: She enjoys cooking, and she often tries new recipes.
47. Run-On: They traveled to Paris they visited many landmarks.
    Correction: They traveled to Paris, where they visited many landmarks.
48. Run-On: He didn’t study he failed the test.
    Correction: He didn’t study, so he failed the test.
49. Run-On: The park was crowded we decided to go somewhere else.
    Correction: The park was crowded, so we decided to go somewhere else.
50. Run-On: She has a cat she is also getting a dog.
    Correction: She has a cat, and she is also getting a dog.