Identifying Simple, Fragment, and Run-On Sentences

What are the main topics covered in today's lesson?

• Proper sentence structure, simple sentences, fragments, and run-ons

• Complex sentences and clauses

• Paragraph structure and coherence

• Punctuation and capitalization

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete sentence?

• Complete thought

• Predicate

• Subject

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a fragment sentence?

• A sentence missing a subject or predicate

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• A sentence with too many conjunctions

• A sentence with multiple complete thoughts

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CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct a fragment sentence?

• By adding the missing subject or predicate

• By splitting it into two sentences

• By adding a conjunction

• By removing unnecessary words

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CCSS.L.4.1F

In the example 'The white rabbit played at the park,' what is missing?

• The subject

• The complete thought

• The conjunction

• The predicate

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing predicate

• A sentence with too many adjectives

• A sentence with more than one complete thought and incorrect punctuation

• A sentence with a missing subject

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• By adding a predicate

• By adding a subject

• By splitting it into two sentences or using conjunctions

• By removing adjectives

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

• Because

• Although

• But

• Since

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Why is it important to avoid run-on and fragment sentences?

• To make your writing longer

• To ensure your thoughts are clearly understood

• To add more subjects and predicates

• To use more punctuation

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What should you remember when punctuating a sentence with a conjunction?

• To use a semicolon before the conjunction

• To use an exclamation mark before the conjunction

• To use a period before the conjunction

• To use a comma before the conjunction

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E