Run-Ons and Fragments

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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 is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a Fragment:

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"Found myself a new truck." This does not tell us who found the truck.

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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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Example of a Run-On Sentence:

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"The band marched in the parade people cheered loudly." This sentence needs punctuation or a conjunction.

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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.

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Example of a Complete Sentence:

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"The wind blew the leaves in the yard." This sentence has a subject and a verb.

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How can you fix a Run-On Sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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Example of fixing a Run-On Sentence:

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Original: "My grandparents went on vacation they will be home in two weeks." Fixed: "My grandparents went on vacation. They will be home in two weeks."

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.