Complete Sentences, Sentence Fragments, or Run-On Sentences?

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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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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You can identify a run-on sentence by looking for multiple independent clauses that are connected without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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

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Run-on sentences can be corrected by using a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Can a sentence fragment be corrected? If so, how?

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Yes, a sentence fragment can be corrected by adding the missing subject or verb or by combining it with a complete sentence.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a sentence fragment does not express a complete thought.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'