Sentences, Fragments, & Run-ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least 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, often missing a subject or a predicate.

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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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by splitting it into smaller sentences using a period, or by using a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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

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

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence and is used to separate complete thoughts.

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Can a sentence be both a fragment and a run-on?

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No, a fragment is incomplete, while a run-on is overly complete without proper punctuation.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'It was hot outside I was about to pass out'.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Example: 'Running through the park' (missing a subject or predicate).