Fragment and Run-on Sentences

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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 conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by splitting it into smaller sentences, using a period, or by using a semicolon or conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon is used to separate independent clauses when they are closely related.

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What is the first rule of writing a sentence?

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Every sentence must begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Many people think dolphins and porpoises are fish this is simply not true.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'It was hot outside I was about to pass out.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence and separates complete thoughts.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause, while a complete sentence expresses a complete thought.