Exploring Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

What is the main purpose of starting a sentence with a capital letter?

• To make the sentence longer

• To follow grammatical rules

• To indicate the beginning of a new thought

• To make the sentence look important

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Running through the park

• Under the big tree

• The dog barked loudly

• After the rain stopped

What is a sentence fragment missing?

• A period

• All of the above

• A capital letter

• A subject or a predicate

Identify the fragment: 'The largest mammal.'

• It lacks a subject

• It is a complete thought

• It has a subject and a predicate

• It lacks a predicate

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• A jellyfish is an interesting sea creature.

• I read a book about sea life.

• The largest mammal.

• I want to see a whale someday.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a lot of adjectives

• A sentence with too many commas

• Two complete sentences joined without correct punctuation

• A sentence that is too long

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store last night.

• The class learned about the solar system.

• My mom ordered nachos she likes Mexican food.

• Into the woods with my dog.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By adding a comma

• By adding a conjunction

• By adding correct punctuation

• All of the above

Which punctuation mark can be used to link two parts of a sentence?

• An exclamation point

• A comma

• A period

• A question mark

What is missing in the fragment: 'Into the woods with my dog'?

• A capital letter

• Punctuation

• A predicate

• A subject