Revising Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

• A sentence that contains too many adjectives and adverbs.

• A sentence that is too short and lacks detail.

• A sentence that uses excessive punctuation marks.

What is an example of combining sentences using a conjunction?

• I like to read, and I enjoy writing.

• I enjoy writing.

• I like to read.

• I read books.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

• A phrase that cannot stand alone and requires additional information.

• A type of sentence that asks a question.

• A collection of words that lacks a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the purpose of dividing a long sentence into two sentences?

• To improve clarity and readability while maintaining the original meaning.

• To make the sentence longer and more complex.

• To confuse the reader with more information.

• To eliminate unnecessary details from the sentence.

What does it mean to combine sentences?

• To merge two or more sentences into one while preserving the original meaning.

• To separate sentences for clarity.

• To rewrite sentences in a more complex structure.

• To eliminate unnecessary words from sentences.

What is a conjunction?

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

• A synonym for a verb.

• A phrase that describes an action.

What is the role of punctuation in sentence structure?

• Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops in writing.

• Punctuation is used to decorate the text and make it visually appealing.

• Punctuation serves no real purpose in modern writing.

• Punctuation is only necessary in formal writing, not in casual communication.

How can you identify the main idea in a sentence?

• Look for the subject and the verb, which usually convey the main action or concept.

• Identify the adjectives and adverbs that describe the sentence.

• Focus on the length of the sentence to determine its importance.

• Read the sentence multiple times to find hidden meanings.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is a simple sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

• A sentence that contains multiple independent clauses.

• A sentence that includes at least one dependent clause.

• A sentence that is always short and concise.