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Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences Independent Practice Day 1Name DateCOMPLETE SENTENCES AND FRAGMENTSA complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. A sentence needs a subject and a predicate.Without a subject and a predicate, a sentence is incomplete.FragmentA fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple SentencesA simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is by using acomma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.Making the bed.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence2.Washing the dishes. FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence3.My grandpa taught me to enjoy cleaning.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence4.My mother went out, so I was home alone.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence5.I saw a police car, and I told the officer what I had heard. Fragment6.You are alone.7.Because my parents were at Open School Night.8.You are alone, but you wished you weren’t.Fragment9.That old lamp works great!Simple SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceCompound SentenceSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound Sentence10. My dad would fix the set, or we would replace it.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence11. We watched a TV movie, but we didn’t see the end.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence12. When I looked outside.Fragment13. I used my flashlight. Fragment14. The noise grew louder.15. Before I knew it.Simple SentenceFragmentFragmentSimple SentenceSimple SentenceSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceCompound Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 2Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1. When I turned the corner.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on2. I heard a strange noise.A. Fragment3. I turned the corner I heard a strange noise.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence4. I turned the corner, and I heard a strange noise.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence5. The screen went dark, and the sound stopped too.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on

Page 26. When the screen went dark.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on7. The screen went dark the sound stopped too.A. Fragment8. The sound stopped too.A. Fragment9. I was reading the lights went out.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence10. I was reading, and the lights went out.A. Fragment11. I was reading.A. Fragment12. When I was reading.A. Fragment

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 3Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.When the game begins, the crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. The crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. The game begins the crowd cheers wildly.A. Fragment4. When the game begins.A. Fragment5. The game begins, and the crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence6. A batter hits the ball, and the pitcher catches it.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 27. When the batter hit the ball, the pitcher caught it.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. The batter hit the ball the pitcher caught it.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. When the batter hit the ball.A. Fragment10. The pitcher caught it.A. Fragment11. The home team wins, and the happy fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence12. When the home team wins.A. Fragment13. The fans applaud.A. Fragment14. When the home team wins, the fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence15. The home team wins the fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 4Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1. It is raining, so the game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. Because it is raining, the game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. It is raining the game will be cancelled.A. Fragment4. Because it is raining.A. Fragment5. The game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence6. Since I am hungry, I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 27. I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. I am hungry, so I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. I am hungry I will grab a snack.A. Fragment10. Since I am hungry.A. Fragment11. Because I do not want to make a bad grade, I am going to study for my test.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence12. Because I do not want to make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence13. I am going to study for my test I do not want to make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound Sentence14. I am going to study for my test, so I do not make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence15. I am going to study for my test.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences QuizName DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.Because you were scared, you ran fast.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. Because you were scared.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. You were scared, so you ran fast.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence4. You were scared you ran fast.A. Fragment5. You were scared.A. Fragment6. I used my flashlight.A. Fragment

Page 27. Since all the electric power was off, I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. Since all the electric power was off.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. All the electric power was off I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence10. All the electric power was off, so I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound Sentence11. Choose the complex sentence.14. Choose the fragment.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.12. Choose the run-on.15. Choose the Simple Sentence.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.13. Choose the compound sentence.16. Choose the complex sentence.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.

Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences Independent Practice Day 1Name DateCOMPLETE SENTENCES AND FRAGMENTSA complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. A sentence needs a subject and a predicate.Without a subject and a predicate, a sentence is incomplete.FragmentA fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple SentencesA simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is by using acomma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.Making the bed.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence2.Washing the dishes. FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence3.My grandpa taught me to enjoy cleaning.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence4.My mother went out, so I was home alone.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence5.I saw a police car, and I told the officer what I had heard. Fragment6.You are alone.7.Because my parents were at Open School Night.8.You are alone, but you wished you weren’t.Fragment9.That old lamp works great!Simple SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceFragmentSimple SentenceCompound SentenceSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound Sentence10. My dad would fix the set, or we would replace it.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence11. We watched a TV movie, but we didn’t see the end.FragmentSimple SentenceCompound Sentence12. When I looked outside.Fragment13. I used my flashlight. Fragment14. The noise grew louder.15. Before I knew it.Simple SentenceFragmentFragmentSimple SentenceSimple SentenceSimple SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceCompound SentenceCompound Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 2Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1. When I turned the corner.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on2. I heard a strange noise.A. Fragment3. I turned the corner I heard a strange noise.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence4. I turned the corner, and I heard a strange noise.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence5. The screen went dark, and the sound stopped too.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on

Page 26. When the screen went dark.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-on7. The screen went dark the sound stopped too.A. Fragment8. The sound stopped too.A. Fragment9. I was reading the lights went out.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence10. I was reading, and the lights went out.A. Fragment11. I was reading.A. Fragment12. When I was reading.A. Fragment

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 3Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.When the game begins, the crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. The crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. The game begins the crowd cheers wildly.A. Fragment4. When the game begins.A. Fragment5. The game begins, and the crowd cheers wildly.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence6. A batter hits the ball, and the pitcher catches it.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 27. When the batter hit the ball, the pitcher caught it.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. The batter hit the ball the pitcher caught it.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. When the batter hit the ball.A. Fragment10. The pitcher caught it.A. Fragment11. The home team wins, and the happy fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence12. When the home team wins.A. Fragment13. The fans applaud.A. Fragment14. When the home team wins, the fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence15. The home team wins the fans applaud.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences Independent Practice Day 4Name DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1. It is raining, so the game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. Because it is raining, the game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. It is raining the game will be cancelled.A. Fragment4. Because it is raining.A. Fragment5. The game will be cancelled.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence6. Since I am hungry, I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 27. I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. I am hungry, so I will grab a snack.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. I am hungry I will grab a snack.A. Fragment10. Since I am hungry.A. Fragment11. Because I do not want to make a bad grade, I am going to study for my test.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence12. Because I do not want to make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence13. I am going to study for my test I do not want to make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound Sentence14. I am going to study for my test, so I do not make a bad grade.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence15. I am going to study for my test.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence

Page 1Fragments, Simple Sentences, Compound Sentences, Run-Ons, Complex Sentences QuizName DateFragment: A fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both.Example: When I was home alone.Simple Sentences: A simple sentences states one complete thought.Example: My mother went out. I was home alone.Compound Sentences: A compound sentence is made up of two or more simple sentences joined together. One way to join simple sentences is byusing a comma and a coordinating conjunction.Example: My mother went out, and I was home alone.Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence happens when two sentences run together without punctuation or a connecting word. You can correct a runon sentence by forming two sentences or by adding a comma and a conjunction (and, but, or) between the two sentences.Example of a Run-on sentence: My mother went out I was home alone.Complex Sentences: You can join simple sentences by forming a complex sentence. A complex sentence has one independent clause and one oremore dependent clauses. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjuntction such as when, because, or as.Example: When my mother left, I was home alone.Directions: Circle the correct type of sentence for each sentence given below.1.Because you were scared, you ran fast.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence2. Because you were scared.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence3. You were scared, so you ran fast.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence4. You were scared you ran fast.A. Fragment5. You were scared.A. Fragment6. I used my flashlight.A. Fragment

Page 27. Since all the electric power was off, I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceC. Compound SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex SentenceD. Run-onE. Complex Sentence8. Since all the electric power was off.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence9. All the electric power was off I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple Sentence10. All the electric power was off, so I used my flashlight.A. FragmentB. Simple SentenceC. Compound Sentence11. Choose the complex sentence.14. Choose the fragment.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.12. Choose the run-on.15. Choose the Simple Sentence.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.13. Choose the compound sentence.16. Choose the complex sentence.A. My dad could fix the set, so we would not replace it.A. Because of Mozart.B.My dad could fix the set we would not replace it.B.C.Because my dad could fix the set, we would not replaceit.Because of Mozart, more people were interested in thepiano.C.People were interested in the piano.

Fragment B. Simple Sentence C. Compound Sentence D. Run-on E. Complex Sentence 13. I am going to study for my test I do not want to make a bad grade. A. Fragment B. Simple Sentence C. Compound Sentence D. Run-on E. Complex Sentence 14. I am

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