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 independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by using a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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True or False: A fragment can be a complete sentence.

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False

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

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'I was up late watching football, I am tired.'

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The error is a run-on sentence; it can be corrected by adding 'so' after the comma.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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'Even though I studied all weekend long.' is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences and avoid run-ons.