Worksheets › Fragments & Run-Ons (Grades 2-4)
Two errors dominate elementary writing and they are opposites: a fragment stops too soon, a run-on never stops. These sheets cover spotting each one and - more usefully - the three standard ways to repair a run-on, since which one to use is a real choice about how the ideas relate.
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Are these fragment and run-on worksheets free?
Yes - view, print, and share every sheet for free, with no account and no signup.
Do they include an answer key?
Every worksheet has a full answer key at the bottom of the page.
What grades are these fragment and run-on worksheets for?
They are designed for grades 2 to 4.
Does my child need to read the questions alone?
No. Print it and read the instructions aloud if that is what the sheet needs - at these ages the point is the skill, not whether they can decode the directions.
Can I get a different worksheet?
Yes - click “Generate a new sheet” and a fresh set of problems (with a matching answer key) is created instantly.