Avoiding Run-On Sentences and Fragments

The video tutorial, led by Kelsey and Mia, teaches how to avoid run-on sentences and fragments in writing. It begins by explaining the structure of a complete sentence, emphasizing the need for a subject, predicate, and complete thought. The video then identifies common sentence fragments and provides methods to correct them. It also covers run-on sentences, explaining how to properly join independent clauses using coordinating conjunctions or semicolons. The tutorial concludes with a review of the key concepts, encouraging clear and concise writing.

What are the three essential components of a simple sentence?

• Noun, verb, and adjective

• Subject, verb, and adverb

• Subject, verb, and object

• Subject, predicate, and complete thought

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• They went to the store.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• She loves to read books.

• Running through the park.

How can you fix the fragment 'Scanning the menu'?

• Add a verb: 'Scanning the menu quickly.'

• Add an adjective: 'Scanning the large menu.'

• Add a subject: 'I’ve been scanning the menu.'

• Add an object: 'Scanning the menu for options.'

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4

In the game 'Sentence or Fragment', what was missing in 'Writing a novel about a wild horse'?

• A verb

• A subject

• A complete thought

• A predicate

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• Gentle, refreshing breezes at sunrise.

• Such as rice and beans.

• Running through the park.

• The bookstore hosted an event for writers.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing subject

• A sentence with too many adjectives

• A sentence with a missing verb

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

How can you correct the run-on sentence 'I read that book I love it'?

• Add a semicolon: 'I read that book; I love it.'

• Add a comma: 'I read that book, I love it.'

• Add a period: 'I read that book. I love it.'

• Add a coordinating conjunction: 'I read that book, and I love it.'

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• However

• For

What is the best way to join two independent clauses?

• With a period

• With a semicolon

• With a coordinating conjunction

• With a comma

What should you avoid to keep your sentences clear and concise?

• Using too many nouns

• Using too many clauses in one sentence

• Using too many verbs

• Using too many adjectives

Tags

CCSS.W.6.4