Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments

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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 missing a subject or a verb.

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Give an example of a sentence fragment.

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"That high pitched, incredibly annoying whistle."

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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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Give an example of a run-on sentence.

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"I like playing soccer, I like to kick the ball, I scored a goal in the last game."

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and has at least a subject and a verb.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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"Triangles have three sides and three angles."

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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 in a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but').

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What is the difference between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence?

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A sentence fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences?

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Avoiding run-on sentences helps make writing clearer and easier to understand.