Fragments and Run-on Sentences

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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.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is two sentences joined together without correct punctuation.

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Identify a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has a subject and a verb.

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

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Which of the following is a fragment? 'Because it is too cold.'

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Yes, 'Because it is too cold.' is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I studied for my math exam for six hours I still did not pass.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'Ninety-five percent of Antarctica is covered with ice.' is a complete sentence.

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What is a clause?

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A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb.

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Identify the incorrect sentence: 'Many animals in the ocean around Antarctica.'

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This is incorrect because it is a fragment.