Fragments & Run-Ons

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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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Identify a fragment: 'The cat on the roof.'

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This is a fragment because it does not have a complete thought.

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Identify a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.'

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Correct the run-on: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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Corrected: 'She likes ice cream, and she eats it every day.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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Identify the error: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected with a comma and conjunction or a period.