Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

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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, making the sentence confusing or difficult to read.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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"I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?"

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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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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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"I tried sushi for the first time yesterday, and it was delicious!"

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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 is typically missing a subject or a verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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"A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate."

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

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

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a sentence fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a sentence fragment is an incomplete thought that lacks a subject or verb.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are not properly connected by punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.