Sentence Fragments and Run on Sentences

Why is it important to avoid sentence fragments and run-on sentences?

• It makes writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It helps to make writing clear and easy to understand.

• It allows for more creative expression in writing.

• It is a requirement for academic writing.

Example of a run-on sentence.

• "Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!"

• "I love to read books, they are my favorite pastime."

• "She enjoys hiking and swimming on weekends."

• "The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day."

Example of a compound sentence.

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

• I enjoy reading books.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• She runs every morning.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

• A period

• A colon

• A dash

• A comma with a conjunction

Example of a sentence fragment.

• "A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate." This is a fragment because it does not form a complete thought.

• "She loves to read books and go to the park." This is a complete sentence.

• "Running through the park on a sunny day." This is a complete thought.

• "The cat sat on the mat and looked around." This is a complete sentence.

What is a predicate in a sentence?

• The part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

• The subject of the sentence.

• The object that receives the action in a sentence.

• A type of conjunction used to connect clauses.

Example of a dependent clause.

• Although I was tired

• I am going to the store

• She likes to read books

• They are playing soccer

What is a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence is a phrase that lacks a subject or verb.

• A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

• A complete sentence is always a question.

• A complete sentence must be longer than five words.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or punctuation.

• A sentence that contains dependent clauses only.

• A sentence that is a question or command.