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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'This homework is just too frustrating, so I think I’ll take a walk and come back to it later.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The crystal clear river that runs through our town.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The boys, terrified by the strange noises but afraid to turn on their flashlights.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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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: 'Whenever we get up late, rush around the house, and are late to school.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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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.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.