Complete Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has both a subject and a predicate.

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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 and is missing either 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 conjunction.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'sleeps on the mat'.

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What is missing in the fragment: 'Running in the park.'

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The subject (the who) is missing.

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Which of the following is a complete sentence: 'She loves to read.' or 'Loves to read.'?

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'She loves to read.' is a complete sentence.

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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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What is an example of a fragment?

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'After the rain stopped.' is an example of a fragment.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma with a conjunction can be used.