Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences

Mr. Griot introduces the basics of language arts, focusing on sentence structure. He explains the components of a complete sentence, including subjects and predicates, and highlights common errors like sentence fragments and run-on sentences. The video provides strategies to correct these errors, such as splitting run-on sentences or using punctuation. The tutorial concludes with a test to identify sentence types, reinforcing the importance of writing complete sentences.

What is a complete sentence composed of?

• A verb and an object

• A subject and a predicate

• A subject and a verb

• A predicate and an object

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

• The cat sleeps.

• Running fast.

• The sun rises.

• Birds fly.

How can you correct a sentence fragment?

• Change the tense

• Add a comma

• Add a subject or predicate

• Remove the verb

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many adjectives

• A sentence missing a subject

• Two sentences joined without proper punctuation

• A sentence with a complex structure

Which method can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

• Add a semicolon

• Add an exclamation mark

• Use a colon

• Add a comma and 'and'

Identify the correct way to split this run-on sentence: 'The tiger is strong it can run fast.'

• The tiger is strong. It can run fast.

• The tiger is strong; it can run fast.

• The tiger is strong: it can run fast.

• The tiger is strong, it can run fast.

What should you remember when writing sentences?

• Use only simple sentences

• Write complete sentences with a subject and predicate

• Avoid using punctuation

• Use as many words as possible