Mastering Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

What is the main role of the Sentence Superhero?

• To teach math

• To fight off sentence fragments and run-ons

• To write stories

• To correct spelling mistakes

What is a fragment?

• A sentence with proper punctuation

• An incomplete sentence

• A sentence with multiple clauses

• A complete sentence

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fragment?

• It is part of a sentence

• It is a complete thought

• It lacks an independent clause

• It is an incomplete sentence

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with proper punctuation

• A sentence where clauses are joined incorrectly

• A sentence with only one clause

• A sentence with a fragment

What often causes run-on sentences?

• Too many words

• Incorrect punctuation or lack of conjunctions

• Too few words

• Proper use of conjunctions

How can you recognize a run-on sentence?

• It has proper punctuation

• It seems like one sentence runs into another

• It has a clear beginning and end

• It is very short

Why is punctuation important in English?

• It makes sentences longer

• It helps to represent pauses and breaks

• It is not important

• It only helps in speaking

What happens to sentences without proper punctuation and conjunctions?

• They get stuck together and are hard to read

• They become shorter

• They become easier to read

• They become fragments