Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Printable Lesson
In-Depth Grammar
5-Day
Lesson
Pacing Guide
This is a suggested pacing guide for a weekly lesson. You may adjust the
pacing guide as needed.
Day 1
Review the grammar
rule and model it for
students using the
included slideshow file.
Work on printable
pages 2-3 together.
Day 4
Review the grammar
concept and have the
students complete
page 8.
If you have extra time
today, allow students
to share their work from
page 8.
Day 2
Day 3
Review the grammar
concept and
complete pages 4-5
with students using a
guided approach.
Review the grammar
concept and have the
students complete
pages 6-7.
The students can work
alone, in partners, or
with teacher direction
depending on their
needs.
The students can work
alone or with their
peers, but their work
should be reviewed
throughout to ensure
concept mastery.
Day 5
What’s Next?
•
Review the grammar
concept and reteach •
any lagging skills as
•
needed.
Assign the assessment
to assess student
mastery.
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Teach a new
grammar skill
Reteach the current
grammar skill
Pull small groups to
reteach the
grammar skill to
students who did
not master the
concept
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Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Rules: Complete sentences are sentences that contain a complete thought
and include a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). Sentence fragments
and run-on sentences are common errors. If you find a fragment or run-on in
your writing, you can correct it by turning it into a complete thought.
Sentence Fragments
Run-on Sentences
Definition:
Sentence fragments are
sentences that do not
contain a complete
thought, or incomplete
sentences.
Definition:
Run-on sentences are sentences that
contain more than one complete
thought without a punctuation mark to
separate them.
Examples:
1. Birthday party at 3 pm.
2. Pizza, chips, and cake.
3. Open presents.
Examples:
1. Antioch MS and Crane MS competed
in the Lego competition and they
were very talented.
2. The Antioch team built a robot that
could go up and down a ramp and
they won second place and the
Crane team built a robot that could
dig a hole and they won first place.
Corrected Examples:
Corrected Examples:
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Have you ever heard the
saying, “April showers bring
May flowers”, it is true. There
are two types of flowers
annuals and perennials,
annuals last for one season
and perennials will grow
back every year if you take
good care of them. Make
your garden beautiful.
Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
and run-ons in this passage?
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Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
Planting a vegetable
and run-ons in this passage?
garden. A great way to stay
healthy. Cucumbers,
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zucchini, beans, and peas
grow on vines and tomatoes
and peppers grow on
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bushes. You can plant seeds
in the soil water them and in
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a few months, you can make
your own salad straight from
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your garden.
Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
Roses come in many
and run-ons in this passage?
different colors and varieties.
Tea roses, damask roses,
moss roses, and cabbage
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roses they can be pink,
yellow, peach, and more.
Represent love and
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friendship.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
There are 3 mistakes in this passage (fragments or run-ons). Underline each
mistake with a different color, then explain them in the chart below.
My air conditioner is broken I am getting extremely
hot I need to get it repaired. It is 85 degrees in my
house! When it gets dark. My house will begin to cool
down. I am calling an air conditioning repair
company now I hope they can get here quickly!
Color
Explain
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
There are 3 mistakes in this passage (fragments or run-ons). Underline each
mistake with a different color, then explain them in the chart below.
There are eight phases of the moon. Does not
produce its own light. The New Moon is the first
phase of the moon this phase is when the moon is
not visible. The next phase is Waxing Crescent.
During this phase. The moon looks like a banana or a
boat.
Color
Explain
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Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Cut out the sentences below the line and glue them into the correct columns
below.
Complete
Sentences
Fragments
Run-on Sentences
Cut out the pieces below.
Have you ever wished
you were inside a
video game I think it
would be awesome if
that happened.
My neighbor’s dog was
missing for three days,
but we finally found
her near the local
park.
Even though Derrick
knew better than to
disobey his mom.
My sister’s friends are
coming over on
Sunday they are so
loud.
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Finished practicing for
the talent show.
Turn out the lights and
lock the door when
you leave.
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Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Multiple Choice Quiz
These muffins are
delicious I ate four of
them!
Running up the steps
of the building.
Without your help, I
don’t know if I ever
would have finished
my project!
A) Fragment
A) Fragment
A) Fragment
B) Run-on
B) Run-on
B) Run-on
C) Complete
sentence
C) Complete
sentence
C) Complete
sentence
Answer:
Answer:
Answer:
Choose the option that includes only complete sentence(s).
A)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October. My mom says. That’s
the best time to visit.
B)
Hopefully we can go to Utah. In October, my mom says. That’s
the best time to visit.
C)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October, my mom says that’s the
best time to visit.
D)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October. My mom says that’s the
best time to visit.
Answer:
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Application: Quick Write
Choose one of the prompts below, then write a short response. Be sure to write
complete sentences. Complete sentences contain a complete thought and
include a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb).
1)
2)
3)
Which invention has changed the world the most? Explain why.
If you could meet any character from any book, movie, or TV show, who
would it be? Why?
What is something that most people don’t know about you? Do you think
it would surprise them?
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Assessment
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
1
A) Since I was five years old, I have always wanted to compete in the
Olympics.
B)
Since I was five years old. I have always wanted to compete in the
Olympics.
C) Since I was five years old. I have always wanted. To compete in the
Olympics.
D) Since I was five years old, I have always wanted to compete. In the
Olympics.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) Jamie was excited about the weekend. Because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
2
B)
Jamie was excited about the weekend because she was going to a water
park. With her cousin.
C) Jamie was excited about the weekend because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
D) Jamie was excited. About the weekend because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing this will make your work easier for your reader to understand.
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B)
If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing. This will make your work easier for your reader to
understand.
C) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment. Edit and
revise your writing this will make your work easier for your reader to understand.
D) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing, this will make your work easier for your reader to
understand.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
4
A) Kourtney wondered how she did on her math test last week. She was
hoping to see her grade on Monday.
B)
Wondered how she did on her math test last week. She was hoping to see
her grade on Monday.
C) Kourtney wondered how she did on her math test last week she was
hoping to see her grade on Monday.
D) Wondered how she did on her math test last week she was hoping to see
her grade on Monday.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) We didn’t get to go on our vacation, we had a party at home instead, it was
even better!
5
B)
We didn’t get to go on our vacation we had a party at home instead it was
even better!
C) We didn’t get to go on our vacation we had a party at home instead, it was
even better!
D) We didn’t get to go on our vacation, so we had a party at home instead. It
was even better!
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Answer Keys
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Rules: Complete sentences are sentences that contain a complete thought
and include a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb). Sentence fragments
and run-on sentences are common errors. If you find a fragment or run-on in
your writing, you can correct it by turning it into a complete thought.
Sentence Fragments
Run-on Sentences
Definition:
Sentence fragments are
sentences that do not
contain a complete
thought, or incomplete
sentences.
Definition:
Run-on sentences are sentences that
contain more than one complete
thought without a punctuation mark to
separate them.
Examples:
1. Birthday party at 3 pm.
2. Pizza, chips, and cake.
3. Open presents.
Examples:
1. Antioch MS and Crane MS competed
in the Lego competition and they
were very talented.
2. The Antioch team built a robot that
could go up and down a ramp and
they won second place and the
Crane team built a robot that could
dig a hole and they won first place.
Corrected Examples:
Corrected Examples:
1. The birthday party will
be at the community
center at 3 pm.
2. We will eat pizza,
chips, and cake.
3. The birthday girl will
open presents at the
end.
1. Antioch MS and Crane MS competed
in the Lego competition. They were
very talented.
2. The Antioch team built a robot that
could go up and down a ramp. They
won second place. The Crane team
built a robot that could dig a hole.
They won first place.
©2021 Performing in Education LLC
Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Have you ever heard the
saying, “April showers bring
May flowers”, it is true. There
are two types of flowers
annuals and perennials,
annuals last for one season
and perennials will grow
back every year if you take
good care of them. Make
your garden beautiful.
Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
and run-ons in this passage?
Planting a vegetable
garden. A great way to stay
healthy. Cucumbers,
zucchini, beans, and peas
grow on vines and tomatoes
and peppers grow on
bushes. You can plant seeds
in the soil water them and in
a few months, you can make
your own salad straight from
your garden.
Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
and run-ons in this passage?
Roses come in many
different colors and varieties.
Tea roses, damask roses,
moss roses, and cabbage
roses they can be pink,
yellow, peach, and more.
Represent love and
friendship.
Discuss: How can you correct the fragments
and run-ons in this passage?
I can correct the run-ons by separating
them into individual thoughts like this: Have
you ever heard the saying, “April showers
bring May flowers”? It is true. There are two
types of flowers: annuals and perennials.
Annuals last for one season. Perennials will
grow back every year if you take good
care of them. To correct the fragments, I
can add a subject like this: Annuals and
perennials make your garden beautiful.
I can correct the two sentence fragments
by combining them like this: Planting a
vegetable garden is a great way to stay
healthy. I can correct the two run-ons by
separating them into individual complete
thoughts like this: Cucumbers, zucchini,
beans, and peas grow on bushes. You can
plant seeds in the soil and water them.
Then, in a few months you can make your
own salad straight from your garden.
I can correct the run-on sentence by
separating it into two complete thoughts,
like this: Some types of roses are tea roses,
demask roses, moss roses, and cabbage
roses. They can be pink, yellow, peach
and more. I can correct the sentence
fragment by adding a subject (noun) to
make it a complete thought, like this: Roses
represent love and friendship.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
There are 3 mistakes in this passage (fragments or run-ons). Underline each
mistake with a different color, then explain them in the chart below.
My air conditioner is broken I am getting extremely
hot I need to get it repaired. It is 85 degrees in my
house! When it gets dark. My house will begin to cool
down. I am calling an air conditioning repair
company now I hope they can get here quickly!
Color
Explain
This is a run-on sentence because there are two
subjects and two predicates that are not joined with
a conjunction. It could be corrected by adding a
period between the word broken and I.
This is a fragment because it does not include a
complete subject and predicate. It could be
corrected by replacing the period with a comma
and changing My to my.
This is a run-on sentence because there are two
subjects and two predicates that are not joined with
a conjunction. It could be corrected by adding a
period between the word now and I.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
There are 3 mistakes in this passage (fragments or run-ons). Underline each
mistake with a different color, then explain them in the chart below.
There are eight phases of the moon. Does not
produce its own light. The New Moon is the first
phase of the moon this phase is when the moon is
not visible. The next phase is Waxing Crescent.
During this phase. The moon looks like a banana or a
boat.
Color
Explain
This is a fragment because it does not include a
subject. It only has a predicate. It could be corrected
by adding the subject The moon (The moon does not
produce its own light).
This is a run-on sentence because there are two
subjects and two predicates that are not joined with
a conjunction. It could be corrected by adding a
period between the word moon and this.
This is a fragment because it does not include a
complete subject and predicate. It could be
corrected by replacing the period with a comma
and changing The to the.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Cut out the sentences below the line and glue them into the correct
columns below.
Complete
Sentences
Fragments
Run-on Sentences
My neighbor’s dog was
missing for three days,
but we finally found
her near the local
park.
Even though Derrick
knew better than to
disobey his mom.
Have you ever wished
you were inside a
video game I think it
would be awesome if
that happened.
Turn out the lights and
lock the door when
you leave.
Finished practicing for
the talent show.
My sister’s friends are
coming over on
Sunday they are so
loud.
Cut out the pieces below.
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Multiple Choice Quiz
These muffins are
delicious I ate four of
them!
Running up the steps
of the building.
Without your help, I
don’t know if I ever
would have finished
my project!
A) Fragment
A) Fragment
A) Fragment
B) Run-on
B) Run-on
B) Run-on
C) Complete
sentence
C) Complete
sentence
C) Complete
sentence
Answer:
B
Answer:
A
Answer:
C
Choose the option that includes only complete sentence(s).
A)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October. My mom says. That’s
the best time to visit.
B)
Hopefully we can go to Utah. In October, my mom says. That’s
the best time to visit.
C)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October, my mom says that’s the
best time to visit.
D)
Hopefully we can go to Utah in October. My mom says that’s the
best time to visit.
Answer:
D
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Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Application: Quick Write
Choose one of the prompts below, then write a short response. Be sure to write
complete sentences. Complete sentences contain a complete thought and
include a subject (noun) and a predicate (verb).
1)
2)
3)
Which invention has changed the world the most? Explain why.
If you could meet any character from any book, movie, or TV show, who
would it be? Why?
What is something that most people don’t know about you? Do you think
it would surprise them?
Answers
will vary. Students’ responses should include a
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paragraph
that contains complete sentences. Each sentence
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_____________________________________________________________
should contain a subject and a predicate. Students should
_____________________________________________________________
be able to identify the subject and predicate in each sentence
_____________________________________________________________
they wrote.
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_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
©2021 Performing in Education LLC
Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
1
A) Since I was five years old, I have always wanted to compete in the
Olympics.
B)
Since I was five years old. I have always wanted to compete in the
Olympics.
C) Since I was five years old. I have always wanted. To compete in the
Olympics.
D) Since I was five years old, I have always wanted to compete. In the
Olympics.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) Jamie was excited about the weekend. Because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
2
B)
Jamie was excited about the weekend because she was going to a water
park. With her cousin.
C) Jamie was excited about the weekend because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
D) Jamie was excited. About the weekend because she was going to a water
park with her cousin.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing this will make your work easier for your reader to understand.
B)
3
If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing. This will make your work easier for your reader to
understand.
C) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment. Edit and
revise your writing this will make your work easier for your reader to understand.
D) If you want to make the best possible grade on your assignment, edit and
revise your writing, this will make your work easier for your reader to
understand.
©2021 Performing in Education LLC
Name: _____________________
Date: _______________
Sentence Fragments and Run-on Sentences
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
4
A) Kourtney wondered how she did on her math test last week. She was
hoping to see her grade on Monday.
B)
Wondered how she did on her math test last week. She was hoping to see
her grade on Monday.
C) Kourtney wondered how she did on her math test last week she was
hoping to see her grade on Monday.
D) Wondered how she did on her math test last week she was hoping to see
her grade on Monday.
Choose the option below that includes only the complete sentence(s).
A) We didn’t get to go on our vacation, we had a party at home instead, it was
even better!
5
B)
We didn’t get to go on our vacation we had a party at home instead it was
even better!
C) We didn’t get to go on our vacation we had a party at home instead, it was
even better!
D) We didn’t get to go on our vacation, so we had a party at home instead. It
was even better!
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