Fragments and Run-On Sentences
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Objective
I can identify run-on sentences and break them into shorter, clearer sentences.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
2 questions
What is a run-on sentence? Explain in your own words. Give an example of a run-on sentence that is NOT from the video.
Rewrite the following run-on sentence as two separate sentences: I went to the park it was fun. Now, rewrite it again, but this time use a comma and a conjunction to combine the two ideas into one sentence.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Is this a run-on sentence? The dog barked loudly it scared the cat. If it is, rewrite it as two separate sentences. Is this a run-on sentence? I like to play outside. If it is, rewrite it as two separate sentences. Is this a run-on sentence? She went to the store she bought some milk. If it is, rewrite it as two separate sentences.”
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