(D5 A) Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons

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What is a sentence?

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A group of words that expresses a complete thought, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a fragment?

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A piece of a sentence with something missing, often lacking a subject or verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify this: 'Since I woke up late for school.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'The babies cried and wanted to be held.'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'I love listening to music.'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'As soon as the bell rings.'

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Fragment

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What punctuation can fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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How can you identify a fragment?

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If it does not express a complete thought or is missing a subject or verb.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.