Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences

What are the three elements a sentence must have to be complete?

• Subject, predicate, adjectives

• Adjectives, predicate, complete thought

• subject, predicate, complete thought

Which of the following is true about a sentence fragment?

• It is a complete sentence.

• It is missing a subject or predicate

• It is a complete thought

To correct a sentence fragment, what must be done?

• Add another verb

• Add the missing subject or predicate

• Add another noun

How do you know if a sentence is a run-on?

• It has one complete thought and correct punctuation.

• It has more than one complete thought and incorrect punctuation.

Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Change the run-on into two simple sentences.

• Remove the verb of the sentence.

• Combine the complete thoughts with a conjunction.

Why is it important to NOT use sentence fragments or run-on sentences in your writing?

• It is important to NOT use sentence fragments or run-on sentences in your writing because your writing will become messy.

• It is important to NOT use sentence fragments or run-on sentences in your writing because your writing may be too short or too long.

•  It is important to NOT use sentence fragments or run-on sentences in your writing because you want your writing to be clearly understood.