Produce Complete Sentences Appropriately - 2nd Grade Reading
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Choose the complete sentence: "My friend." or "My friend laughed."
Choose the complete sentence: "My friend." or "My friend laughed."
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My friend laughed. Has subject (friend) and verb (laughed).
My friend laughed. Has subject (friend) and verb (laughed).
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What is a complete sentence?
What is a complete sentence?
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A group of words with a subject and a verb that states a complete thought. Must express a full idea, not just parts.
A group of words with a subject and a verb that states a complete thought. Must express a full idea, not just parts.
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Find and correct the sentence that lacks end punctuation: "I finished my work"
Find and correct the sentence that lacks end punctuation: "I finished my work"
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I finished my work. Complete sentences need ending punctuation.
I finished my work. Complete sentences need ending punctuation.
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Find and correct the run-on: "I ate lunch I played outside."
Find and correct the run-on: "I ate lunch I played outside."
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I ate lunch. I played outside. Run-ons need punctuation between complete thoughts.
I ate lunch. I played outside. Run-ons need punctuation between complete thoughts.
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Identify the subject in this sentence: "The puppy barked."
Identify the subject in this sentence: "The puppy barked."
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The puppy. Subject tells who/what is doing the action.
The puppy. Subject tells who/what is doing the action.
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Which punctuation mark ends an asking sentence (a question)?
Which punctuation mark ends an asking sentence (a question)?
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A question mark. Questions need this mark to show they're asking.
A question mark. Questions need this mark to show they're asking.
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Which punctuation mark usually ends a telling sentence (a statement)?
Which punctuation mark usually ends a telling sentence (a statement)?
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A period. Statements end with periods to show completion.
A period. Statements end with periods to show completion.
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What two parts must a complete sentence have?
What two parts must a complete sentence have?
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A subject and a verb. Subject tells who/what; verb shows action/being.
A subject and a verb. Subject tells who/what; verb shows action/being.
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Identify the verb in this sentence: "The puppy barked."
Identify the verb in this sentence: "The puppy barked."
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barked. Verb shows what the subject is doing.
barked. Verb shows what the subject is doing.
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Find and correct the fragment: "Ran to the park."
Find and correct the fragment: "Ran to the park."
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I ran to the park. Fragment needs a subject (I) to be complete.
I ran to the park. Fragment needs a subject (I) to be complete.
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Find and correct the fragment: "Because it was raining."
Find and correct the fragment: "Because it was raining."
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We stayed inside because it was raining. Fragment needs main clause to complete the thought.
We stayed inside because it was raining. Fragment needs main clause to complete the thought.
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Which option gives clearer clarification: A) "It was fun." B) "The game was fun because we worked together."
Which option gives clearer clarification: A) "It was fun." B) "The game was fun because we worked together."
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B) The game was fun because we worked together. Explains why, giving requested clarification.
B) The game was fun because we worked together. Explains why, giving requested clarification.
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Which option gives more detail: A) "I read." B) "I read a book about sharks."
Which option gives more detail: A) "I read." B) "I read a book about sharks."
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B) I read a book about sharks. Adding details makes sentences more informative.
B) I read a book about sharks. Adding details makes sentences more informative.
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Which option best answers "Where did you go?" A) "To the store." B) "I went to the store."
Which option best answers "Where did you go?" A) "To the store." B) "I went to the store."
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B) I went to the store. Full sentence gives clearer, complete response.
B) I went to the store. Full sentence gives clearer, complete response.
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Which punctuation mark can end an excited sentence (an exclamation)?
Which punctuation mark can end an excited sentence (an exclamation)?
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An exclamation point. Shows strong feeling or excitement in writing.
An exclamation point. Shows strong feeling or excitement in writing.
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