Grammar: Fragments and Run-ons

A fragment is a complete thought (a complete sentence).

• True

• False

What are the three ways to correct a run-on sentence?

• Split it apart and make it two separate sentences.

• Keep it one sentence and add a comma and a conjunction.

• Add a comma and a semicolon to the sentence.

• Keep it one sentence but separate the two thoughts with a semicolon.

A run-on sentence contains two or more complete thoughts and should be split up.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.3A

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

Because of the rain.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

Pizza, chips, and cake are awesome party treats.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

Although it is chilly outside.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

I can't wait to go on spring break with my friends it will be so much fun!

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

My ELA teacher is the best she is so understanding!

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

Swimming in the deep end of the pool.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.4A

Choose if the statement is a fragment, run-on or a complete sentence.

I totally understand fragments and run-on sentences!

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A