Sentence Fragments

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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 is typically missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify a common indicator of a sentence fragment.

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A common indicator of a sentence fragment is the absence of a main clause, often leading to an incomplete thought.

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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 conjunction.

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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 period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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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 contains at least a subject and a verb, while a sentence fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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Example: 'After the storm passed.' (This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.)

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What punctuation is often used to correct run-on sentences?

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A semicolon or a period is often used to correct run-on sentences.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment in a text?

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You can identify a sentence fragment by looking for incomplete thoughts, missing subjects or verbs, or phrases that do not stand alone.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences.