Catch the Fragments & Run-Ons Game

Want to make your writing stronger and easier to read? This playsheet helps you practice spotting fragments (incomplete sentences) and run-ons (sentences that go on without proper punctuation). By learning to recognize and fix them, you’ll write with more clarity and confidence.

Each activity gives you examples of sentences, some correct and others with errors. Your job is to decide if it’s a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on. Then, you’ll practice rewriting fragments into complete thoughts and breaking run-ons into smoother sentences.

As you practice, you’ll sharpen your observation skills. Fragments may be missing a subject or verb, while run-ons often connect too many ideas without the right punctuation. Understanding these patterns helps you avoid mistakes in essays, stories, and everyday writing.