Fragments and Run-on Sentences

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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. It often lacks 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you correct a fragment?

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To correct a fragment, you can add the missing subject or verb, or connect it to a complete sentence.

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What punctuation can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction to fix a run-on sentence.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.' or 'Barking loudly.'

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The dog barked loudly.

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Identify the fragment: 'Running through the park.' or 'She ran through the park.'

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Running through the park.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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I love to read I go to the library every week.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be identified by the lack of punctuation or conjunction between independent clauses.