Sentence Fragment/Run-On Sentences

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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. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'The big red barn by the road.'

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

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Example of a run-on sentence: '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 because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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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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Example of a complete sentence: 'The movie is hilarious.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The movie') and a verb ('is') 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 adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'The school had no school because of the snow the kids were sad.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.