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Lesson (A)
Change the following fragments into complete sentences. Type your sentences in the spaces provided.
1. When she was at the store.
2. Sleeping soundly.
3. Trying to fix the garage door.
4. A new sofa.
Lesson (B)
Change the following fragments into complete sentences. Type your sentences in the spaces provided.
1. Red and white stripes.
2. After the sun went down.
3. Could be seen for miles.
4. Through the air.
Lesson (C)
Correct the run-on sentences that are shown below. Type your sentences in the spaces provided.
Sue went skiing last weekend, she broke her ankle.
Chuck sped through the streets, he failed to obey the traffic signs.
Many people would rather go some place tropical on their vacation, they enjoy the warm climate and exotic scenery.
A car alarm went off at 4:30 in the morning, many people on the block
complained.
Lesson (D)
Correct the run-on sentences that are shown below. Type your sentences in
the spaces provided.
This video game is challenging, it is one of the best video games I have
ever played.
The ice storm paralyzed the city, many businesses were closed for weeks.
Dan painted the entire house in one day, he was exhausted.
Meredith made clam chowder for lunch, everyone decided to order pizza.
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Language Arts: Fragments and Run-On Sentences - Lessons
