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 a subject and a verb and express a complete thought.

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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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Example of a sentence fragment:

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"After the rain stopped." (This does not express a complete thought.)

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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"I love to read I go to the library every week." (This needs proper punctuation or a conjunction.)

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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. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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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 or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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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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Identify a common mistake that leads to run-on sentences.

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A common mistake is failing to use punctuation or conjunctions to separate independent clauses.