Fixing Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Correcting run-on sentences and fragments

• Writing conclusions

• Writing introductions

• Proofreading for spelling

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence that is too short

• A sentence with incorrect spelling

• A sentence with multiple independent clauses joined without proper punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'Some bats are big and some bats are small big bats are called mega bats small bats are called micro bats'?

• Some bats are big and some bats are small. Big bats are called mega bats. Small bats are called micro bats.

• Some bats are big and some bats are small big bats are called mega bats, small bats are called micro bats.

• Some bats are big, and some bats are small big bats are called mega bats small bats are called micro bats.

• Some bats are big and some bats are small; big bats are called mega bats small bats are called micro bats.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Why is it important to use proper punctuation in sentences?

• To add more words to sentences

• To make sentences easier to read and understand

• To make sentences shorter

• To make sentences longer

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is a sentence fragment?

• A complete sentence with a subject and predicate

• A sentence that is too long

• A sentence with too many commas

• A part of a sentence that is incomplete

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct the fragment: 'Led by a breeding pair'?

• By adding a comma

• By adding it to the previous sentence

• By making it a new sentence

• By removing it

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'Coyotes live in North America. In Central America'?

• Coyotes live in North America, in Central America.

• Coyotes live in North America and Central America.

• Coyotes live in North America. In Central America.

• Coyotes live in North America; in Central America.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to fix the fragment: 'Such as mice and lizards'?

• By making it a new sentence

• By removing it

• By adding a comma

• By adding it to the previous sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'They usually hunting pairs are alone'?

• They usually hunt in pairs. Are alone.

• They usually hunting pairs are alone.

• They usually hunt in pairs or alone.

• They usually hunt in pairs, are alone.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the main idea of the passage about coyotes and dholes?

• Their habitat

• Their physical appearance

• Their hunting habits and social structure

• Their diet