Question

Is the example a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

The bird dove swiftly then it landed gently on the branch.

A.
complete sentence

B.
sentence fragment

C.
run-on sentence
7th grade Grammer Help plz
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Answer 1

a

Answer 2

It's not a complete sentence.

The bird dove swiftly, then it landed gently on the branch.

There should be a comma after swiftly.

Answer 3

do you understand why there should be a comma? @ohva.student

Answer 4

oh so b

Answer 5

yes.

Answer 6

yes i do

Answer 7

No, it's not B.

Answer 8

it is not

Answer 9

ohhh yeah. sorry :(

Answer 10

Sentence fragments only occur when there is no subject or verb.

Answer 11

I didn't pay close enough attention.

Answer 12

'bird' is the subject, and 'dove' is the verb.

Answer 13

That's ok, everyone makes mistakes. ;)

Answer 14

thx i am so horrible at this subject

Answer 15

@ohva.student

So do you know what your answer is and why ?

Answer 16

it's okay. :) we're here to help.

Answer 17

c and i have no idea why

Answer 18

Run on sentences occur when there is not proper punctuation and when 2 independent clauses join together.

Answer 19

1st clause: The bird dove swiftly

2nd clause: then it landed gently on the branch.

Answer 20

no it's not @taylorf2244 there is a dependent clause and an independent clause... there needs to be a comma separating the 2 clauses

Answer 21

ok now i am confused

Answer 22

@ohva.student

See how that direct answer above doesn't help you at all ? He doesn't guide you with understanding.

Answer 23

yeah thanks again

Answer 24

No problem.

Answer 25

Make sure to refuse direct answers. :)

Answer 26

ok

Answer 27

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/clauses.htm that should help with your confusion on clauses.. take a look :)

Answer 28

ok