Complete, Run-ons, and Fragments

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has more than one clause (subject-verb groups) connected by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, so).

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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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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 complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'He turned the corner.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'School has begun now it's time to get to work.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I can't forgive you until you apologize for your actions.'

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Complex.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Tyrone lives in my neighborhood, although his house is not very close to mine.'

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Complex.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal.