🎯 Success Criteria

I can:

Spot sentence fragments and run-ons in text

Explain why these are errors using grammar terms

Fix fragments and run-ons to make clear sentences

📚 Part 1: Identify the Problem

Remember: A fragment is incomplete. A run-on joins two complete thoughts incorrectly.

1. Read each sentence. Is it correct, a fragment, or a run-on?

a) Because I was tired.

Correct

Fragment

Run-on

b) The rain started we ran inside.

Correct

Fragment

Run-on

c) My dog loves walks.

Correct

Fragment

Run-on

d) Walking to the shops on Saturday.

Correct

Fragment

Run-on

2. Circle the problems in this paragraph:

Going to the beach yesterday. The sun was shining it felt warm on my face. We built sandcastles. Until the tide came in. Then we packed up our things we drove home.

✏️ Part 2: Fix the Problems

3. Fix these fragments by adding what's missing:

a) When the bell rang. → ________________________________

b) The book on the table. → ________________________________

4. Fix these run-ons by adding punctuation or joining words:

a) I like pizza it tastes good. → ________________________________

b) The cat ran up the tree the dog barked. → ________________________________

5. Rewrite this paragraph with correct sentences:

My favourite sport. Is rugby because it's exciting you get to run fast. When the players tackle each other. The crowd cheers loudly it makes me happy.