Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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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 is missing either 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Your uncle is certainly a talented magician, has he been practicing for many years?'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Despite a lack of evidence, Ned still believed that Matt had broken the window.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'His card tricks, which are especially difficult to perform, are both clever and amazing.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'If we hurry, we’ll be on time, don’t forget the tickets!'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Despite its caved in roof, the farmhouse will be restored.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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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 with a comma 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 of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.