Sentence Fragments and Run-ons

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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 is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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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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Identify a key characteristic of a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence must have at least one independent clause, which includes a subject and a predicate.

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

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

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can often be identified by looking for missing subjects or verbs, or by checking if it can stand alone as a complete thought.

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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." This can be corrected by adding a conjunction or a period.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in writing?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.