Sentences Written Correctly

What is an example of a correctly written sentence?

• The cat is sleeping on the mat.

• The cat sleeping on mat.

• The cat is sleep on the mat.

• The cat are sleeping on the mat.

What is a fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.

What is the purpose of a comma?

• To separate items in a list, to join independent clauses, or to set off introductory elements.

• To indicate a pause in speech or writing.

• To replace a period at the end of a sentence.

• To emphasize a particular word or phrase.

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

• A type of verb that shows action.

• A word that connects phrases or clauses.

• A word that expresses a strong emotion.

What is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I love to read I have many books.

• She enjoys hiking and biking.

• The cat sat on the mat.

• He went to the store and bought milk.

What is an example of a sentence fragment?

• I went to the store.

• Because I was tired.

• She loves to read books.

• The cat sat on the mat.

What is an adverb?

• A word that describes a noun.

• A word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

• A type of conjunction used to connect clauses.

• A word that expresses a strong emotion.

What is a verb?

• A word that describes an action or a state of being.

• A type of noun that represents a person, place, or thing.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A conjunction that connects clauses or sentences.

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 conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What does it mean for a sentence to be written correctly?

• A correctly written sentence follows grammar rules, has proper punctuation, and conveys a clear meaning.

• A correctly written sentence is always long and complex.

• A correctly written sentence uses only simple words and short phrases.

• A correctly written sentence must rhyme and be poetic.