Fragment, Run-on, or Complete Sentence
"While the sun set behind the mountains."
Fragment
What is the complete subject in the sentence: "The students in the science club built a robot."
The students
"I walked into the classroom and saw my best friend."
First Person
What text structure explains how something happens and what happens as a result?
cause and effect
courses where one can study eyewear
glasses classes
"We went to the museum and had dinner at our favorite restaurant."
Complete sentence
Which part of this sentence is the independent clause: "Even though it was late, we continued our hike."
we continued our hike
What point of view uses "you" and directly addresses the reader?
second person
Identify the structure: "First, mix the flour and sugar. Then, add the eggs and stir. Finally, bake for 30 minutes."
order and sequence
Almost 365 days
nearly yearly
"The dog barked all night it kept everyone awake."
Run-on
What do we call a group of words with a subject and a predicate that expresses a complete thought?
An independent clause
Identify the point of view: "The wind howled as you ran through the storm, trying to find shelter."
second
Identify the structure: "Unlike reptiles, amphibians need water to survive. However, both are cold-blooded."
A stage play about a wooly South American pack animal
llama drama
"Running through the field with no destination."
Fragment
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence.
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk."
Independent clause: "We decided to go for a walk."
Dependent clause: "Although it was raining."
Identify the point of view in the following passage:
"Sarah looked around the room nervously. She had no idea what to expect next, but the tension in the air made her feel uneasy."
third person limited
Identify the structure: "The haunted house creaked and groaned, smelling of dust and old wood."
description
A ginormous mold or mushroom
humongous fungus
"If you give me a chance, I will prove that I can do it and also show you how I've been practicing every day, which will definitely impress you."
Complete sentence
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence:
"If you study hard, you will pass the test."
Independent clause: "You will pass the test."
Dependent clause: "If you study hard."
Identify the point of view in the following passage:
"The wind howled through the trees as Emily and Jack walked along the path. Emily, feeling a sense of dread, wondered if they should turn back, but Jack, oblivious to her unease, kept moving forward, eager to reach the end of the trail. Little did they know, something was watching them from the shadows."
third person omniscient
Identify the text structure:
"The city has long struggled with traffic congestion, leading to long commutes for its residents. In response, local leaders have implemented a variety of measures, including carpool lanes and expanded public transportation options, hoping to alleviate the problem. While some residents have seen improvements, others still face lengthy delays during peak hours."
Little know facts about a land locked South American country
Bolivia Trivia