Week 2 Day 3 – Understanding Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences

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    In this lesson, you will learn how to identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences. These important grammar skills will help you write clear and complete sentences.

    The lesson includes explanations, examples, quizzes, and a take-home assignment to support your learning and practice.

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    By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:​

    1. Define complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons​

    2. Spot sentence fragments and fix them​

    3. Correct run-on sentences using punctuation or conjunctions​

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    This short quiz will help assess your current understanding of sentence fragments and run-on sentences. It includes multiple-choice questions designed to review key concepts before we dive deeper into the lesson. Try your best and use it as a starting point to identify areas to focus on during the lesson.

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  • Select activity Simple Sentences, Fragment Sentences, and Run-On Sentences

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    In this activity, you will practice fixing sentence fragments. You’ll be given incomplete sentences (fragments), and your task is to choose the option that completes the sentence correctly by adding the missing subject, verb, or predicate. This will help you understand how to form complete thoughts in your writing.

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    This activity focuses on correcting run-on sentences. You will see sentences that improperly join two independent clauses. Your goal is to select the option that correctly fixes the run-on by adding punctuation and/or conjunctions. This practice will improve your ability to write clear and grammatically correct sentences.

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    In this self-assessment, you will reflect on your ability to define, identify, and fix sentence fragments and run-on sentences. For each skill, you will rate yourself using one of the following options: very easily, fairly easily, with difficulty, or unable to perform the task. This reflection will help you evaluate your understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson and recognize any areas that may need further review or practice.