Fragments and Runon

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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 is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly, often without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the following: 'The dark night.'

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Sentence fragment.

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Identify the following: 'It was hot outside I was about to pass out.'

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Run-on sentence.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.

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

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A semicolon (;) or a comma (,) followed by a conjunction (and, but, or, etc.).

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Example of a corrected run-on sentence: 'The campfire was hot Greg cooked marshmallows.'

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'The campfire was hot, and Greg cooked marshmallows.'

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences and avoid run-ons.

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Identify the following: 'Often politicians, athletes, and actors, hide their ailments, they do not want to risk ruining their careers.'

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Run-on sentence.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.