Fragments, Run-Ons, & Sentences

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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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by splitting it into smaller sentences using a period, adding a conjunction, or using a semicolon.

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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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains at least one independent clause, which includes a subject and a predicate, and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog ran through the woods it chased the deer up the hill.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'In the middle of the night.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Now that the wind wasn't blowing, we went out to play in the leaves.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Often politicians, athletes, and actors, hide their ailments, they do not want to risk ruining their careers.'

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

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What is the role of a conjunction in sentence structure?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex or compound sentences.