Complete Sentences, Fragments, & Run-ons Review

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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 contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 often missing 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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Identify the phrase in the sentence: 'After school, I’m going to get ice cream.'

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The phrase is 'After school'.

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Identify the independent clause in the sentence: 'Ms. Garcia and Mr. Jones ran into the four mile race since they wanted a challenge.'

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The independent clause is 'Ms. Garcia and Mr. Jones ran in the four mile race'.

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

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb combination, while a clause contains a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'The dog barked loudly.' is an example of a complete sentence.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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'When we went to the store.' is an example of a fragment.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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'I love to read I go to the library every week.' is an example of a run-on sentence.