Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks 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 conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the following: 'When my alarm clock wakes me up in the morning.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Movies that have lots of action.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'When our family goes to the beach next summer.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Tom played a game and he ate supper and went to bed.'

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Run-On

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Identify the following: 'The cute baby giraffe over next to the fence.'

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Fragment

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

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A period, semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.