Run-on Sentences and Sentence Fragments

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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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a 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 to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (and, but, or) can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Until you do everything on your list.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We went trick-or-treating last night my sister went with us.'

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Run-on.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment lacks one of these elements.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment often starts with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because' or 'although') and does not express a complete thought.