Fragments, Run-Ons, & Sentences

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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 is often missing 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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the independent clauses, or by using a semicolon or a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I enjoy reading I also like writing.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to: 'I enjoy reading. I also like writing.'

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off introductory elements.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'When we went to the store.' This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a sentence and a run-on sentence?

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A sentence expresses a complete thought with proper structure, while a run-on sentence improperly combines multiple thoughts without correct punctuation.

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How do you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can often be identified by its lack of a subject or verb, or by not expressing a complete thought.