Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences

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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 or a verb.

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Example of a sentence fragment.

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"That high pitched, incredibly annoying whistle."

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a run-on sentence.

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"Those cookies were yummy I ate three of them!"

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has at least a subject and a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence.

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"Triangles have three sides and three angles."

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

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

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Why are sentence fragments considered incomplete?

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Sentence fragments are considered incomplete because they do not provide a full idea or thought.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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You can identify a sentence fragment by checking if it has a subject and a verb and if it expresses a complete thought.

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

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