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 includes 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 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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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat sleeps on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'sleeps on the mat'.

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What does a conjunction do in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Example of a fragment: 'Running through the park.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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

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

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'I like pizza I eat it every Friday.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be separated by a period or a conjunction.