Fragments, Run-ons, and 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 not a complete sentence.

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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 has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type: 'The kids thought it was funny, but their father didn't.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type: 'Eating outside in the park.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the type: 'Many people in the store.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify the type: 'It's going to get really cold, so you should bring a coat.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type: 'I was tired in class because I stayed up all night watching the election results.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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What punctuation can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.