Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

Never have I seen so many drummers in one place at the same time!

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

We have finished reading the Declaration of Independence we will start studying the Bill of Rights next week.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

The crystal clear river that runs through our town.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

The boys, terrified by the strange noises but afraid to turn on their flashlights.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

My family seldom eats strawberries my brothers are allergic to them.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

As the woman walked down the dusty street, balancing a huge basket on her head.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Did you tell me that you had already read this book?

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

If we hurry, we’ll be on time, don’t forget the tickets!

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Despite a lack of evidence, Ned still believed that Matt had broken the window.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

We’ll put away the clean clothes, straighten the living room, and then vacuum the rug.

• This is a complete sentence.

• This is a sentence fragment.

• This is a run-on sentence.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1