Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 missing either a subject or a predicate.

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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 conjunction.

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Example of a complete sentence.

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"The cat sat on the mat."

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Example of a sentence fragment.

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"Running through the park." (missing a subject and a complete thought)

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Example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love to read I have many books." (should be separated by a period or conjunction)

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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 can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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Look for missing subjects or predicates, or check if it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the role of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is and usually contains a verb.