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 sentence fragment.

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A key characteristic of a sentence fragment is that it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Identify a key characteristic of a run-on sentence.

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A key characteristic of a run-on sentence is that it improperly connects independent clauses.

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Example of a sentence fragment:

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"After the rain stopped." (This is a fragment because it does not tell what happened after the rain stopped.)

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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"I love to read I have many books." (This is a run-on because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.)

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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 with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.