Practice identifying sentence fragments and run-on sentences, and learn how to revise them into clear, complete sentences.
Read each sentence carefully. Decide whether it is a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence. Then revise it if needed.
Identifying and fixing incomplete and overly long sentences
Language Arts - Grade 6-8
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Read this group of words: Because the storm lasted all night. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this sentence: Maya finished her homework she packed her backpack for school. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this group of words: The dog under the porch. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this sentence: I wanted to call my cousin, but I forgot my phone at home. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence?
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Read this sentence: We studied for the test, we felt prepared the next morning. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this group of words: After the movie ended. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this sentence: Jordan plays the violin, and his sister sings in the choir. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence?
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Read this sentence: My little brother was tired he fell asleep on the couch. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this group of words: Running through the park on a sunny afternoon. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this sentence: Elena brought snacks for the trip, and Marcus brought a map. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence?
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Read this sentence: The sun set behind the hills the sky turned orange and pink. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this group of words: While waiting for the bus in the rain. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this sentence: I cleaned my room before dinner. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence?
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Read this sentence: Sara loves mystery novels her brother prefers science fiction. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.
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Read this group of words: The tall tree in our backyard. Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on sentence? Rewrite it correctly if needed.