Sentences Written Correctly

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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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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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What does it mean for a sentence to be written correctly?

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A correctly written sentence follows grammar rules, has proper punctuation, and conveys a clear meaning.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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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 conjunction.

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What is an example of a correctly written sentence?

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"The cat is sleeping on the mat."

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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"Because I was tired." (This does not express a complete thought.)

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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"I love to read I have many books." (This should be separated into two sentences.)