Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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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 complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the fragment: 'While we were cleaning our car and painting the house.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'He finished his homework before dark, he went to the movies with his friends.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it improperly connects two independent clauses.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The bear chased the boy across the field into the woods.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject, a verb, and expresses 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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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being in the sentence.

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How can you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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Look for groups of words that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.