Sentence Fragments and Run-ons

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It typically lacks a main clause and cannot stand alone as a 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 conjunctions, making the sentence confusing or difficult to read.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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You can identify a sentence fragment by looking for phrases that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.

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What are the common causes of run-on sentences?

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Common causes of run-on sentences include the omission of conjunctions, incorrect punctuation, or the failure to separate independent clauses properly.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and relies on an independent clause to provide context.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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Example: 'Because I was late.' This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.' This is a run-on because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a nearby independent clause.