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 comma in a complex sentence?

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A comma is used to separate the dependent clause from the independent clause in a complex sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk I was too tired'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but I was too tired.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is the effect of using a semicolon in a sentence?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses, indicating a stronger relationship than a period would.

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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, verbs, or complete thoughts.