Run-Ons, Fragments and Complete Sentences

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought.

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True or False: A fragment is just a short sentence.

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False

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'if'.

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Give examples of conjunctions.

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and, but, or, if

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What does the subject of a sentence tell us?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does the predicate of a sentence tell us?

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The predicate tells us what the subject is or does.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has both a subject and a predicate.

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What does a subject need to have in a sentence?

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A subject needs to have a noun or pronoun that the sentence is about.

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What does a predicate need to have in a sentence?

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A predicate needs to have a verb that describes the action or state of the subject.

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Can a sentence be complete without a predicate?

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No, a complete sentence must have both a subject and a predicate.