Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you identify a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence can be identified by checking if it has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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Run-on sentences can be corrected by using a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights and freedoms.

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Can a sentence fragment be a complete thought?

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No, a sentence fragment cannot be a complete thought; it lacks the necessary components to stand alone.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can be fixed by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.