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Sentence Structure Review

Learn how to identify and correct sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and practice using commas, conjunctions, and semicolons.

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Sentence Structure Review

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  1. Sentence Structure Review Sentence, Fragment, or Run-on?

  2. The wolf huffed and puffed. Sentence

  3. The judge banged the gavel, and a hush fell instantly over the courtroom. Sentence

  4. The dog barked and growled, the thief turned and ran. Run-on

  5. In Washington next week. Fragment

  6. Although the stop sign was missing. Fragment

  7. Turn right at the stop sign go left at the next corner. Run-on

  8. Because you will regret it in the future. Fragment

  9. Tia can’t come she has to babysit. Run-on

  10. Rain forced cancellation of the game, it is rescheduled for next week. Run-on

  11. My mother works as a dental assistant, and my father drives a truck. Sentence

  12. Max’s pet monkey chatters all day long. Sentence

  13. Shot a few hoops with Jim yesterday. Fragment

  14. Jillian and Sally grilled hot dogs and made a salad. Sentence

  15. Leslie dreaded the upcoming audition, for she knew it would determine whether she’d make it into Julliard. Sentence

  16. How could this run-on be divided into multiple sentences? The dog barked and growled, the thief turned and ran. The dog barked and growled. The thief turned and ran.

  17. How could this run-on be corrected by using a comma and a conjunction? Rain forced cancellation of the game, it is rescheduled for next week. Rain forced cancellation of the game, and it is rescheduled for next week.

  18. How could this run-on be corrected by using a semi-colon? Gigi loved all kinds of dogs her favorite, though, was the Golden Retriever. Gigi loved all kinds of dogs; her favorite, though, was the Golden Retriever.

  19. How could this run-on be corrected by using a semi-colon? It’s a good idea to learn CPR you never know when you might help save someone’s life. It’s a good idea to learn CPR; you never know when you might help save someone’s life.

  20. Correct this run-on using whichever technique you please! The ideas in your composition are good however your handwriting is sloppy. The ideas in your composition are good; however, your handwriting is sloppy.

  21. Or… • The ideas in your composition are good; however, your handwriting is sloppy. • The ideas in your composition are good, but your handwriting is sloppy. • The ideas in your composition are good. However, your handwriting is sloppy.

  22. Your Turn! • Compose a run-on sentence on the topic of… • Then, switch papers with a partner and correct his or her sentence using whichever strategy you like! The Eagles game Team Discovery Snow storms

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