Sentence Fragment/Run-On Sentences

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What is a sentence?

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

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is two or more complete sentences that are incorrectly joined together without proper punctuation.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'Matt wanted to go to the park and play football.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'Carson didn't want to play in the game he wasn't feeling well.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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Example of a fragment: 'All the time.'

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

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

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What punctuation can be used to separate two complete sentences?

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A period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used.

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Identify the error: 'The Rams and the Patriots are playing in the Superbowl the Eagles are my favorite team.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences.