STAAR Run-ons and fragments, 8.10Di

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex and compound sentences.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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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 (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses.

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What is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How do you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment can often be identified by looking for missing subjects or verbs, or by checking if it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.