Exploring Fragments and Run-Ons in Grammar

What is the main topic of this week's grammar lesson?

• Punctuation Marks

• Adjectives and Adverbs

• Fragments and Run-on Sentences

• Nouns and Pronouns

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence with too many words

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• A sentence with two subjects

• A sentence missing a subject or predicate

How can you correct the fragment 'bought a children's book'?

• Add a subject

• Add a period

• Add a predicate

• Add a conjunction

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing subject

• A sentence with two complete sentences joined incorrectly

• A sentence with a missing predicate

• A sentence with too many commas

How can you correct the run-on sentence 'She likes to draw she wants to be an artist'?

• Add an exclamation mark

• Add a period or a conjunction

• Add a predicate

• Add a subject

What is one way to correct a run-on sentence?

• Remove the predicate

• Add more words

• Make two separate sentences

• Remove the subject

In the practice exercise, what should you use to circle your answers?

• A red pen

• A blue colored pencil

• A green marker

• A black pen

What is the correct identification for 'The yelling artist'?

• Complex sentence

• Run-on

• Fragment

• Sentence

How can you correct the fragment 'tried out different art supplies'?

• Add a subject

• Add a predicate

• Add a period

• Add a conjunction

What will you need to do in the quiz on Friday?

• Correct punctuation errors

• Identify different types of nouns

• Write a short essay

• Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences