{"product_id":"sentence-structure-task-cards-run-ons-fragments-misplaced-modifiers-light-up-literature","title":"Sentence Structure Task Cards | Run-Ons, Fragments, Misplaced Modifiers | Light Up Literature","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003eSentence Structure Task Cards | Run-Ons, Fragments, Misplaced Modifiers | Light Up Literature\u003c\/title\u003e\n  \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"36 mixed-skill task cards covering run-ons, fragments \u0026amp; misplaced modifiers for grades 6–8. Expanded answer key explains every wrong choice. No prep. 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text-decoration: none; }\n    .footer-note a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\n    @media (max-width: 560px) {\n      .stat-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-eyebrow\"\u003eGrades 6–8 ELA · Grammar · L.6–8.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003e36 Cards. Three Grammar Skills. An Answer Key \u003cem\u003eThat Explains Every Wrong Choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eMixed-skill task cards for run-on sentences, sentence fragments, and misplaced modifiers — in the same format students encounter on state assessments, with a teacher key that tells you exactly where the mistake thinking happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eGrades 6–8\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003e36 Task Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003e3 Grammar Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eMixed Skill Format\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eExpanded Answer Key\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eNo Prep · Print \u0026amp; Go\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY THIS EXISTS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhy This Exists\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGrammar Practice That Matches What the Test Actually Looks Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost grammar task card sets cover one skill at a time, in a predictable order. Students figure out the pattern fast — and once they know the skill before they read the sentence, the practice stops being rigorous. That's not what state tests look like, and it's not how grammar knowledge is actually built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThese cards mix run-ons, fragments, and misplaced modifiers across all 36 cards with no labels and no predictable sequence. Students have to read each sentence, diagnose the error, and then choose the correct fix — which is exactly the thinking state assessments require. The expanded answer key explains not just which answer is right, but why each wrong option is wrong, so you know exactly what misconception to address when a student misses a card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003e\n      The mixed-skill format is the key design decision. When students know they're fixing fragments before they read the sentence, they're pattern-matching, not thinking. Mixing the skills removes the shortcut and puts the analytical work back where it belongs — which means the practice actually transfers.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-strip\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-num\"\u003e36\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTask Cards — Mixed Skill, No Labels, No Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGrammar Skills Covered in One Resource\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-cell\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-num\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eCards Per Skill — Run-Ons, Fragments, Modifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- THE THREE SKILLS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Three Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Grammar Errors That Appear on Every Middle School State Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003eRun-on sentences, sentence fragments, and misplaced modifiers are among the most consistently tested grammar skills in grades 6–8. Each one requires a different kind of analytical thinking — which is why combining them in a single mixed set creates better practice than three separate single-skill decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"skills-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"std-label\"\u003e🔧 What Students Practice on Each Card\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"skills-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"skill-pill\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-count\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-name\"\u003eRun-On Sentences\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-detail\"\u003eIdentifying incorrectly joined independent clauses and choosing the right fix — semicolon, comma + conjunction, or separation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"skill-pill featured\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-count\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-name\"\u003eSentence Fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-detail\"\u003eRecognizing incomplete thoughts and selecting the version that correctly completes the sentence structure\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"skill-pill\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-count\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-name\"\u003eMisplaced Modifiers\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"skill-detail\"\u003eSpotting when a phrase or word is attached to the wrong subject and choosing the version that places it correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- THE ANSWER KEY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eThe Answer Key\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eNot Just the Correct Letter — the Reason Behind Every Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.9;\"\u003eMost task card answer keys give you a list of correct letters. This one gives you a coaching document. For each of the 36 cards, the key includes the correct sentence written in full, the grammatical reason it's correct, and a clear explanation of why each distractor is wrong — so when a student misses a card, you know exactly what to address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"key-breakdown\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"key-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"key-icon\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eCorrect Sentence Written in Full\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eNot just the letter — the complete corrected sentence so you can quickly confirm what students should have written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"key-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"key-icon\"\u003e📌\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eGrammatical Reason It's Correct\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA clear explanation of the rule being applied — semicolon between independent clauses, comma after introductory clause, modifier placed next to its subject, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"key-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"key-icon\"\u003e❌\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eWhy Each Wrong Choice Is Wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEvery distractor addressed individually — whether it's a comma splice, a meaning change, a fragment disguised as a fix, or an incorrect semicolon-plus-conjunction construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"key-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"key-icon\"\u003e🔄\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eFast Reteaching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBecause the key identifies the exact error in each wrong choice, you can reteach targeted mini-lessons rather than re-explaining the whole skill from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eEverything in the Download\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e36 Cards. Two Versions. One Key That Does the Explaining.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"included-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"included-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"check-badge\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e36 Mixed-Skill Task Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e12 run-on corrections, 12 fragment corrections, and 12 misplaced modifier corrections — shuffled throughout the set with no skill labels. Each card presents an error sentence in bold and four multiple-choice correction options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"included-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"check-badge\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eStudent Version (No Labels)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe student-facing cards contain no skill type indicators. Students must identify the error and the fix on their own — exactly the way state assessment grammar questions are structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"included-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"check-badge\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eExpanded Teacher Answer Key\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAll 36 cards answered with the correct sentence written in full, the grammatical rationale, and an explanation of why each wrong option fails. Formatted by card number for fast reference during class review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"included-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"check-badge\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Middle School Contexts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSentences use school events, science labs, sports teams, performances, and field trips — contexts that feel familiar and relevant to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders rather than generic or juvenile examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SKILLS \u0026 STANDARDS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eSkills \u0026amp; Standards\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAligned to the Grammar Standards Tested Across All Three Middle School Grade Levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"skills-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIdentify and correct run-on sentences (fused sentences)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDistinguish comma splices from correctly joined clauses\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eChoose the correct coordinating conjunction or semicolon fix\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRecognize sentence fragments and complete incomplete thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIdentify dependent clauses left without a main clause\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSpot misplaced modifiers and identify the logical subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRewrite sentences to place modifiers next to the correct noun\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDistinguish between similar-looking correct and incorrect options\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.25rem; font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted);\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--indigo);\"\u003ePrimary Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e CCSS L.6.1, L.7.1, L.8.1  · \n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--indigo);\"\u003eGrade Band:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6th–8th Grade  · \n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--indigo);\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice task cards\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eUseful at Every Point in the Grammar Instruction Cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"audience-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"audience-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eClassroom Teachers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUse the full set as a grammar station rotation, deploy individual cards as bell ringers, or pull specific error types for targeted mini-lessons before a writing unit. The expanded key makes whole-class review fast — you can project each card and walk through the wrong choices with language that's already written for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"audience-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🏠\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eHomeschool Parents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGrammar instruction is one of the hardest subjects to teach without a background in it. This resource does the explaining for you — the answer key tells you not just what's correct but exactly why, so you can have an informed conversation with your student about each error rather than simply checking answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"audience-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📝\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eTest Prep \u0026amp; Intervention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThese three error types appear on virtually every state ELA assessment from 6th through 8th grade. The mixed-skill format matches the randomness of standardized test grammar sections, and the distractor analysis in the key targets the specific misconceptions that cause students to miss these questions on test day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"audience-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWriting Workshop Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRun-ons, fragments, and misplaced modifiers are the errors most commonly flagged during writing conferences and peer editing. Using these cards before or during a writing unit gives students the grammar vocabulary and recognition skills to identify and fix these errors in their own drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WAYS TO USE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWays to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOne Resource, Twelve Ways to Deploy It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-cases\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eGrammar stations or centers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eState test prep review\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eBell ringers — 2 cards per day\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eSub plans — no setup needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eWriting workshop grammar warm-up\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eSmall group intervention\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eIndependent practice or homework\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003ePartner editing activity\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eEarly finisher extension\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eWhole-class Scoot game\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eHomeschool grammar curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"use-tag\"\u003eTutoring program sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6th–8th Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCSS L.6.1, L.7.1, L.8.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTask Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 total · 12 run-ons · 12 fragments · 12 misplaced modifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed skill — no labels, no predictable order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnswer Key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpanded — correct sentence, grammatical rationale, distractor explanations for all 36 cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContexts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle school settings: science labs, sports, performances, school events\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFile Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrintable PDF · No prep · Digital-compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eYour Questions, Answered\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBefore You Download\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhy are the cards mixed instead of organized by skill type?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eBecause that's how state assessments work — and it's also how grammar knowledge needs to function in writing. When students know in advance they're fixing a fragment, they're not really diagnosing the error; they're just completing a template. The mixed format forces the analytical step: read the sentence, identify the problem, choose the fix. That's the skill that transfers to both writing and testing. If you'd prefer to introduce each skill separately first and then use this set for mixed review, that's a completely valid instructional sequence too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs this appropriate for 6th grade, or is it better suited to 7th and 8th?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe sentences and contexts work across all three grade levels. For 6th graders who are encountering these error types for the first time, the cards work well as guided practice after direct instruction on each skill. For 7th and 8th graders, the mixed format makes it an effective review and reinforcement tool. Many teachers use this set in 6th grade as a culminating review after introducing each skill separately, then revisit it in 7th grade as a diagnostic at the start of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow is the answer key different from a standard \"letter only\" key?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eFor each of the 36 cards, the key gives you three things: the correct sentence written out in full, the grammatical rule that makes it correct (for example, \"correctly joins two independent clauses with a semicolon\"), and a note on each wrong choice explaining specifically why it fails. This means when you review a card with students, you don't have to come up with the explanation on the spot — it's already there. It also means parents and tutors using the resource can support students confidently without needing a grammar background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this for just one of the three grammar skills rather than all three?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — because the answer key is organized by card number and each card is clearly labeled (Card 1, Card 2, etc.), you can pull specific cards by skill type for targeted review. The cards themselves don't indicate the skill type on the student-facing side, but the answer key identifies the error type for each one, making it straightforward to sort and select the cards you need for a particular lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-block\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e36 Cards. Three Skills. An Answer Key That Explains Every Wrong Choice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMixed-skill grammar practice that matches what state assessments actually look like — with a teacher key that tells you not just what's correct, but exactly where students go wrong and why. Zero prep between you and a rigorous grammar lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca class=\"cta-btn\" href=\"#\"\u003eGet This Resource\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"cta-reassure\"\u003eInstant download · PDF · Print and use today\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"cta-meta\"\u003eGrades 6–8 · L.6.1 · L.7.1 · L.8.1 · 36 Task Cards · Run-Ons · Fragments · Misplaced Modifiers · Expanded Answer Key · No Prep · PDF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-note\"\u003e\n  Questions? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:debra@lightupliteraturecurriculum.com\"\u003edebra@lightupliteraturecurriculum.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  © 2025 Light Up Literature™ Curriculum. All rights reserved. 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