Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

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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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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 typically lacks a main clause.

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How can you identify a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have at least a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought.

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

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

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Give an example of a sentence fragment.

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"My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies." is an example of a sentence fragment.

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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.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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 and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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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 complete sentence.