Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Produce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments and Run-Ons: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.F

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Example Question #1 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

The spices pepper, oregano, cumin.

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Correct answer:

Sentence fragment

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.

Example Question #2 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

The baby has long nails, they need cut.

Possible Answers:

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Correct answer:

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.

Example Question #3 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

Tomorrow I have several errands to run.

Possible Answers:

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Complete sentence

Correct answer:

Complete 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.

Example Question #4 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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.

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Sentence fragment

Complete sentence

Correct answer:

Complete 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.

Example Question #5 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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.

Possible Answers:

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Run-on sentence

Correct answer:

Complete 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.

Example Question #6 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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.

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Sentence fragment

Complete sentence

Correct answer:

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.

Example Question #7 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

By the time this quarantine is over.

Possible Answers:

Complete sentence

Run-on sentence

Sentence fragment

Correct answer:

Sentence fragment

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.

“这在检疫结束了。”is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb.

Example Question #8 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

I enjoy that book it is a mysterious story.

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Complete sentence

Sentence fragment

Correct answer:

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.

Example Question #9 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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

The very loud, blue helicopter.

Possible Answers:

Run-on sentence

Sentence fragment

Complete sentence

Correct answer:

Sentence fragment

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.

Example Question #10 :公关oduce Complete Sentences, Correcting Fragments And Run Ons: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.F

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.

Possible Answers:

Sentence fragment

Complete sentence

Run-on sentence

Correct answer:

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.

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