1. Fragments and 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. 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the following: 'Because the puppy would never leave her alone, Angel, who would growl and snap at her.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'At first Angel avoided her, soon she started to enjoy the puppy's presence.'

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Run-on

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Identify the following: 'After owning Angel for eight years, we got another dog, her name was Elsa.'

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Run-on

Front

Identify the following: 'Angel, who is part greyhound and part rottweiler.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'Elsa licking Angel all over her face.'

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Fragment

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

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.