Sentences, Fragments, & Run-Ons ... oh my!

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'because', 'although', or 'while'.

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Give an example of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain."

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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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 is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.