Complete Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons

Front

Has a subject & predicate, stands alone (complete thought)

Back

independent clause

Front

Subject & predicate but can't stand alone

Back

dependent clause

Front

Umbrella term for anything incomplete

Back

fragment

Front

Subject OR predicate (not both)

Back

phrase

Front

the barking dog

Back

fragment

Front

because the dog sat

Back

fragment

Front

The barking dog sat when told to.

Back

Complete.

Front

Owner said to sit; barking dog obeyed.

Back

run-on

Front

my family has cats; my best friend has dogs.

Back

complete