6th grade writing & editing

Example

Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? The bus was late, we missed the start of the film.

1. A fragment lacks a main clause. A run-on (or comma splice) joins two main clauses without proper punctuation or a conjunction.
2. So the answer is: run-on

Answer: run-on

Example

___ Walking or cycling saves money, keeps you fit and reduces traffic outside the school gates. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

1. A topic sentence states the main point of a paragraph, and every other sentence supports it.
2. So the answer is: There are good reasons to walk or cycle to school.

Answer: There are good reasons to walk or cycle to school.

Example

I studied hard. I didn't pass the test. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

1. Choose the conjunction that shows the real relationship between the ideas.
2. The result is unexpected, so a contrast word ('but') fits.
3. So the answer is: I studied hard, but I didn't pass the test.

Answer: I studied hard, but I didn't pass the test.