Sentences (Parts, Run-ons, and Sentence Fragments)

In the sentence below, which word/s are the SUBJECT of the sentence?

Luffy's friend is a great cook.

• Is a great cook

• Luffy

• Luffy's friend

• Harold cooks

What is the definition of a PREDICATE ?

• The one being talked about in the sentence.

• The part of the sentence that says something about the subject.

• The entire sentence.

• A symbol used to separate or end a sentence. (e.g. a period)

Which of the following is a SENTENCE FRAGMENT ?

• George is a great singer.

• That cat.

• I like cartoons they are very fun my favorite cartoon is Spongebob

• Why are there objects in the night sky?

Answer explanation

Remember that a Sentence Fragment is usually a phrase or word that does not express a complete thought. A Run-on Sentence is a long and wordy set of words that may express various ideas without pause or proper punctuation.

How can we rewrite this Run-on Sentence to make it a well-structured set of sentences?

" Mark is good he throws his trash in the proper containers"

• Mark is good. He throws his trash in the proper containers.

• Mark is good? He throws his trash in the proper container!

• Mark throws his trash in the good container.

• The proper container makes Mark's throwing good.

Which word best fits the blank to finish the sentence fragment?

" Mr. Bascara is our _______ ."

• Filipino teacher

• Science teacher

• Math teacher

• English teacher

Which of the following options is the PREDICATE of the sentence below?

" LeBron James is the best basketballer player in the league today."

• LeBron James is the best.

• is the best basketballer player in the league today

• Lebron James is in the league today.

• Lebron James is a basketball player.

What is the best definition of a SENTENCE ?

• A noun with a few glittery words

• An incomplete thought

• A set of words organized well to send a message.

• A long list of words with no pauses and punctuations.

Is the one being talked about in the sentence.

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