Sentence Fragments and Run on Sentences

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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 often lacks a subject or a predicate.

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a predicate.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Went to the mall to get a new pair of soccer cleats.' What is missing?

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This fragment is missing a subject.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If the light is red, that means "stop."'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Example of a fragment: 'The purple flag for these creative topics.' What is it missing?

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This fragment is missing a verb.

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

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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