Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences

Which of these is a sentence fragment?

• They raise money.

• People are grateful.

• Many students help others.

• Working in their communities.

Which of these is a sentence fragment?

• You can hold a bake sale.

• Many groups need your help.

• Or a car wash at a busy location.

• Choose your favorite cause to work for.

Which of these is a sentence fragment?

• You will feel useful.

• The best feeling in the world.

• Hard work can be rewarding.

• People of all ages can make a difference.

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• He interviewed the mayor and did other research.

• He wants to enter the report in a national contest.

• I read his report it was interesting and well-written.

• One of the boys did a report about our town's history.

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• My family is planning a trip to Washington, D.C.

• It will be the longest trip my family has ever taken.

• I'm saving my money I want to buy presents for everyone.

• We will go in the spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom.

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• I like traveling and seeing new places.

• I always take lots of pictures to show my friends.

• There are so many different ways to share photos.

• You can even make them into a book my aunt did that.

What change should be made to the text below?

Our class held a bake sale. To raise money for a trip.

• Our class held a bake sale to raise money for a trip.

• Our class held a bake sale, we raised money for a trip.

• Our class held a bake sale. Raising money for a trip.

• Our class held a bake sale to raise money. For a trip.

What change should be made to the text below?

I like stories about history, they are interesting and fun to read.

• I like stories about history. They are interesting. And fun to read.

• I like stories about history. They are interesting and fun to read.

• I like stories. About history. They are interesting. And fun to read.

• I like stories. About history. They are interesting and fun to read.

What change should be made to the text below?

You can find that topic. In the index. At the back of the book.

• You can find that topic. In the index at the back of the book.

• You can find that topic in the index. At the back of the book.

• You can find that topic in the index at the back of the book.

• You can find. That topic in the index. At the back of the book.

What change should be made to the text below?

My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist when she grows up.

• My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist when she grows up.

• My sister has a rock collection. She wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.

• My sister has a rock collection, she wants to be a scientist. When she grows up.

• My sister has a rock collection because she wants. To be a scientist when she grows up.