Unit 3 Lesson 3--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 fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is typically 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 fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment can often be identified by its inability to stand alone as a complete thought, usually lacking a subject or a verb.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is the role of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb in a sentence expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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How can you correct a fragment?

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You can correct a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by attaching it to a complete sentence.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence?

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Independent clauses in a run-on sentence can be separated using a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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What is an example of a fragment?

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An example of a fragment is: 'When we went to the store.'