4 Sentence Types & Run-On Sentences

What is a sentence?

• A group of words that expresses a complete thought

• A single word that stands alone

• A random collection of words

• A phrase without a verb

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

How does a sentence begin and end?

• Begins with a lowercase letter and ends with a comma

• Begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point

• Begins with a number and ends with a period

• Begins with a capital letter and ends with a semicolon

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What type of sentence is used to make a statement?

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

• Imperative

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which type of sentence is used to ask a question?

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Identify the type of sentence: "We won the game!"

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Exclamatory

• Interrogative

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What type of sentence gives a command or request?

• Exclamatory

• Declarative

• Imperative

• Interrogative

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many commas

• Two complete sentences punctuated as one sentence

• A sentence with incorrect verb tense

• A sentence with a missing subject

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is the FIRST method to fix a run-on sentence?

• Add more adjectives

• Use a period to make the run-on into two complete sentences.

• Remove all punctuation

• Add more conjunctions

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the second method to revise a run-on sentence?

• Add more adjectives

• Put a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two thoughts.

• Use passive voice

• Add a question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction? (TWO answers)

• Because

• Although

• And

• If

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E