Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons 2023

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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 often 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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Identify the following: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Because I was tired.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the following: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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Run-on 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 coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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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 within a sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence that is both complete and compound.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.