Pop-Up: Identify Types of Sentences (Fragments and Run-Ons)

Fragments, Run-Ons and Sentences, Oh My!
Practice determining if the group of words is a sentence, fragment, or run-on.
If you need to refresh your memory, read the definitions below before starting the game.

A complete sentence conveys a complete idea.

A run-on sentence contains more than one complete idea.
Example: The trip was terrible the car broke down twice and we had to have it towed.
Corrected: The trip was terrible. The car broke down and it had to be towed.)

A sentence fragment does not contain a complete idea.
Example: Walking, running and swimming.
Corrected: Walking, running or swimming are great ways to exercise.