Fragments, Run-Ons, and Complete Sentences

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It 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 conjunctions.

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What defines a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence must have a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We watched a movie we ate popcorn we also bought Hot Tamales they are our favorite candy!'

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Run-On

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Make great pets.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The campfire was hot Greg cooked marshmallows.'

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Run-On

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Daniel loves to play video games!'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Did you see the drops of water sparkling on the spider's web?'

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Complete Sentence

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

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

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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Look for sentences that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.