Sentence Fragments and Run on Sentences

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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. It often lacks 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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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Climbing up the side of the big, scary mountain.' What is it?

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Sentence fragment.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?' What is it?

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Run-on sentence.

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

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

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?'

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Run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'After ten hours of hiking up the mountain, Casey and Troy were exhausted.'

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Complete sentence.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The Rams and the Patriots are playing in the Superbowl.' What is it?

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Complete sentence.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Running through the park.' (It lacks a subject and a complete thought.)