Run-ons and Fragments

Run-ons and Fragments

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English

7th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause or does not express a complete thought.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the FANBOYS conjunctions?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. These are coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

Back

You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or independent clauses to show a relationship between them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error: 'I love to read I don't have time.'

Back

This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to 'I love to read, but I don't have time.'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a fragment?

Back

A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence.

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