Fragments v. Run-ons TEST

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly.

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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When should you use a comma with FANBOYS?

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You should always have a comma before FANBOYS that join two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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An example of a fragment is: 'When you use the conjunctions and, for, nor'.

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

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A fragment is an incomplete thought, while a complete sentence expresses a full idea.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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An example of a complete sentence is: 'My cats and dogs live happily together'.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, a semicolon, or breaking it into separate sentences.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The purpose of a comma in a compound sentence is to separate independent clauses.