Sentence Fragments
Is this a sentence fragment?
Dawn’s project for the science fair.
Yes it is.
(For 100 bonus points, correct the sentence fragment.)
What can you change for this to no longer be a run-on sentence?
The rain stopped, the sun came out.
The rain stopped. The sun came out.
(Change comma to period, and capitalize the letter T after the period)
Correct the sentence fragment.
Lucy at the library.
(Multiple answers possible)
Ex. Lucy at the library was studying for her English test.
Create your own run-on sentence and then correct it.
(Variety of possible answers)
What is a sentence fragment?
A group of words that is only part of a sentence.
Will the result of using a comma instead of a period still be a run-on sentence?
Yes! You can’t replace periods with commas.
A sentence fragment leaves out something important. What does it leave out?
A sentence fragment leaves out a subject or verb.
How many sentences combined is a run-on sentence?
Two or more sentences.
Create your own example of a sentence fragment.
(Multiple answers possible)
Ex. Patrolled in front of the bank.
Is this a run-on sentence?
The Don Valley Parkway is closed, repairs are being made.
If so, correct the sentence.
Yes it is.
The Don Valley Parkway is closed. Repairs are being made.