Run-On Sentences and Fragments

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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 verb. Example: 'The dog barks.'

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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. Example: 'The bouncing beach ball.'

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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. Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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How can you identify a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence can stand alone, has a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What punctuation can correct a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction can correct a run-on sentence.

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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. Example: 'She enjoys swimming.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and does not express a complete thought. Example: 'Although she enjoys swimming.'

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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To correct a run-on sentence, you can split it into two sentences, use a semicolon, or add a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'