Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.F

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1

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

Tomorrow I have several errands to run.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"Tomorrow I have several errands to run. " is a complete sentence because it contains a subject and a verb.

2

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

The baby has long nails, they need cut.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"The baby has long nails, they need cut. " is a run on sentence because it contains two sentences that are joined with just a comma. The baby has long nails. They need cut.

3

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb.

4

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

Adley is going to be one at the end of May she is celebrating with a pineapple themed birthday party.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"Adley is going to be one at the end of May she is celebrating with a pineapple themed birthday party " is a run on sentence because it contains two sentences that are joined with just a comma. Adley is going to be one at the end of May. She is celebrating with a pineapple themed birthday party.

5

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

The very loud, blue helicopter.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A Sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"The very loud, blue helicopter." is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb.

6

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

We will bake the cake tomorrow but today we are going to bake the pie.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A Sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"We will bake the cake tomorrow but today we are going to bake the pie. " is a run-on sentence because it contains two complete sentences. We will bake the cake tomorrow. But today we are going to bake the pie.

7

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

By the time this quarantine is over.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"By the time this quarantine is over." is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb.

8

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

The spices pepper, oregano, cumin.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"The spices pepper, oregano, cumin." is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb.

9

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

I enjoy that book it is a mysterious story.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A Sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"I enjoy that book it is a mysterious story." is a run-on sentence because it contains two complete sentences. I enjoy that book. It is a mysterious story.

10

Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?

Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn.

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Explanation

A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.

A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.

A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.

"Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb.

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