Identifying Simple, Fragment, and Run-On Sentences

What are the main topics covered in today's lesson?

• Proper sentence structure, simple sentences, fragments, and run-ons

• Complex sentences and clauses

• Punctuation and capitalization

The predicate is...

• Who/What

• Verb or Action

Which of the following is NOT part of a complete sentence?

• Complete thought

• Predicate/Verb

• Subject

• Adjective

What is a fragment sentence?

• A sentence that is missing a subject or predicate/verb

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• A sentence with multiple complete thoughts

How can you correct a fragment sentence?

• By adding the missing subject or predicate

• By splitting it into two sentences

• By adding a conjunction

• By removing unnecessary words

In the example 'The white rabbit played at the park,' what is missing?

• The subject

• The complete thought

• The conjunction

• The predicate

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing predicate

• A sentence with too many adjectives

• A sentence with more than one complete thought and incorrect punctuation

• A sentence with a missing subject

Pick 2 examples of fixing the run-on sentences.

• David scores a touchdown, he is happy.

• David scores a touchdown. He is happy!

• David scores a touchdown, and he is happy!

To fix a run-on sentence, you put a comma and a what?

• A FANBOY - For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• Use a SWABI - Since, When, After, Before, If