Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought, containing 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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What are the three essential components of a complete sentence?

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A subject, a verb, and a complete thought.

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How can you identify a fragment?

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A fragment often starts with a subordinating conjunction (like 'since', 'because', 'although') and does not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation can be used to join two complete sentences?

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A comma followed by a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') or a semicolon.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to join two complete sentences?

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A comma by itself.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.