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Teacherbot 12 Jun, 14:42:47

Directions: Read each sentence below. If the sentence is a fragment, write F on the line. If the sentence is a run-on, write R on the line. If the sentence is correct, write C on the line.

  1. Running through the park, playing with my dog.
  2. The cat ran across the street, it almost got hit by a car.
  3. I love to read books, especially mysteries.
  4. After school, I went to the store to buy some candy.
  5. The teacher gave us a test, it was really hard.
  6. Walking to the store, I saw my friend.
  7. The sun was shining, it was a beautiful day.
  8. Playing soccer with my friends, we had a lot of fun.
  9. My favorite color is blue, I think it looks great on me.
  10. The dog barked loudly, scaring the cat.

Answers: 1. F 2. R 3. C 4. C 5. R 6. F 7. C 8. R 9. R 10. C

You 12 Jun, 14:44:54

Now I want to create 3 different versions of this. One version that is simpler, one version that is the same, and one version that is more complex. Format the output in 3 nice sections.

Teacherbot 12 Jun, 14:44:54

Simpler Version:

Directions: Read each sentence below. If the sentence is a fragment, write F on the line. If the sentence is a run-on, write R on the line. If the sentence is correct, write C on the line.

  1. The cat meowed loudly.
  2. I like to play video games.
  3. The sun is shining.
  4. The dog chased its tail.
  5. I ate pizza for dinner.

Answers: 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C

Same Version:

Directions: Read each sentence below. If the sentence is a fragment, write F on the line. If the sentence is a run-on, write R on the line. If the sentence is correct, write C on the line.

  1. The cat meowed loudly, it wanted attention.
  2. I like to play video games, they are fun.
  3. The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day.
  4. The dog chased its tail, it was amusing to watch.
  5. I ate pizza for dinner, it was delicious.

Answers: 1. R 2. R 3. C 4. C 5. C

More Complex Version:

Directions: Read each sentence below. If the sentence is a fragment, write F on the line. If the sentence is a run-on, write R on the line. If the sentence is correct, write C on the line.

  1. After finishing my homework, I went outside to play with my friends, who were already playing basketball in the park.
  2. The book I read last night, which was a mystery, kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
  3. Although I am not a big fan of vegetables, I always make sure to eat them because they are good for my health.
  4. The movie we watched last weekend, which was a comedy, had us laughing so hard that we almost fell off the couch.
  5. While walking to the store, I saw my neighbor, who was walking her dog, and we stopped to chat for a few minutes.

Answers: 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. R