Identifying and correcting 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 is often missing 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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you correct a fragment?

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You can correct a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What are some common conjunctions?

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Common conjunctions include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, semicolon, or by adding a conjunction.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected by adding a period: 'I love to read. I have many books.'

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be identified by the lack of punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses.