Avoiding fragments
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- In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of fragments and learn how to punctuate speech. We will then apply that knowledge in a piece of creative writing.
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7 Questions
Q1.
What is the subject of this sentence? 'The naughty dog stole some sausages from the trolley.'
shopping trolley
stole
The dog
Q2.
Which part of this sentence tells us when it happened? 'I will finish my homework after I have eaten dinner.'
after
dinner
eaten dinner
Q3.
Which of these is a correct past tense verb?
goed
metted
runned
Q4.
Which of these sentences is correct?
I was really tired last night and I went to bed early.
I was really tired last night I went to bed early.
I was really tired last night. Went to bed early.
Q5.
Which of these sentences is correct?
There be three foxes in our garden yesterday morning.
There is three foxes in our garden yesterday morning.
There was three foxes in our garden yesterday morning.
Q6.
Which of these sentences is correct?
Shelley drove to the supermarket and she bought a new washing machine.
Shelley drove to the supermarket and Shelley bought a new washing machine.
Shelley drove to the supermarket. And she bought a new washing machine.
Q7.
Which of these sentences is correct?
She Ate a Big Breakfast. It was Delicious.
She ate a big breakfast. It were delicious.
She ate a big breakfast. Was delicious.
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these sentences is complete?
I went to school this morning. Forgot to bring my pen.
Went to school this morning. Forgot to bring my pen.
Went to school this morning. I forgot to bring my pen.
Q2.
Which sentence is correct?
The dolphins played in the ocean. They was delighted.
The friends laugh and joked.
The lady sat up in her chair and looks worried.
Q3.
Which part of this sentence tells when it happened? I watched Match of the Day last night.
night
watched
Q4.
Which sentence has punctuated speech correctly?
Arkell said "You should boil the pasta like this."
Arkell said, "you should boil the pasta like this."
Arkell said, "You should boil the pasta like this"
Q5.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Kamika said, "This pasta is delicious".
Sally said, I like this place."
The teacher said to me "I am proud of you."