Identifying Fragments and Run-Ons
Vocabulary Matching Match the vocabulary word with it's definition. Fragment a group of words that does not express a complete thought Run-On two or more complete sentences that are not properly joined or separated Sentence a group of words that expresses a complete thought, begins with a capital letter, and ends with correct punctuation Sort the sentences as either fragments or run-ons. Fragment The little girl, who is seven years old, Went to the store to get candy. John in Orlando, Florida. Rebecca very happy about her test. In the morning. The author of the book. Jennifer reading by the fire. Run-on Rachel went to the store her sister went to the park. Bob lives in Florida his sister does too Do you prefer eggs would you rather have toast The name of the book is "Harry Potter" the author is J.K. Rowling. I want to tell you a funny joke try not to laugh too hard. I did not sleep well last night, I want to go back to bed. Sentence Rachel likes to dance, and she also likes to sing. Do you want cereal this morning, or do you prefer yogurt? Jack and Jill went up the hill, but Jack fell down. Sara is very happy it is Friday. Susie sings well. Bob ran. Are you looking forward to the weekend? Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.Barnum didn't have enough money to buy the museum he tricked the bank into loaning him money. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.When the museum added live acts. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.Charity always wanted her family to be together; it didn't matter if they were rich or poor. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.Don and Dottie went to the store they bought ice cream, eggs, and milk. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.If they were late to the meeting. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.Purchased a new bike for the summer. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Identify if the following sentence is a fragment, run-on, or correct the way it is written.When the quarantine is over, I am going to the mall first. Fragment Run-On Correct As Written Where does the run-on sentence need to be separated?The little girl hopped down the busy road a car honked at her to get out of the way. hopped. Down her. To road. A down. The Where does the run-on sentence need to be separated?Rachel walked quietly through the store thinking about what to make for dinner she had been in the store for an hour and still could not decide. store. Thinking dinner. She hour. And thinking. About What word could be inserted to fix the fragment?Rachel too tired to go outside and play. was being said forgot What word could be inserted to fix the fragment?Would like to go to the park, but she would also like to stay home. Harry They The children Sara