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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 Sentence, Fragment, or Run-on?
The wolf huffed and puffed. Sentence
The judge banged the gavel, and a hush fell instantly over the courtroom. Sentence
The dog barked and growled, the thief turned and ran. Run-on
In Washington next week. Fragment
Although the stop sign was missing. Fragment
Turn right at the stop sign go left at the next corner. Run-on
Rain forced cancellation of the game, it is rescheduled for next week. Run-on
My mother works as a dental assistant, and my father drives a truck. Sentence
Shot a few hoops with Jim yesterday. Fragment
Jillian and Sally grilled hot dogs and made a salad. Sentence
Leslie dreaded the upcoming audition, for she knew it would determine whether she’d make it into Julliard. Sentence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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