Complete Sentence, Fragment, or a Run-On

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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 fragment?

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

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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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Identify the type of sentence: 'And went with me to the movies.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My report is finished I hope my teacher likes it.'

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Run-on

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite song on the radio.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Had a lot of fun at the water park.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My friend got a new dog he is so cute.'

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Run-on

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

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

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

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A fragment lacks a complete thought, while a complete sentence expresses a full idea with a subject and a verb.