Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject, a predicate (verb), and expresses a complete thought.

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What are the three essential components of a complete sentence?

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Subject, predicate (verb), and complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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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 fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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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.

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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 with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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Can a sentence be complete without a subject?

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No, a complete sentence must have a subject.