Morning Work: Correcting 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 is missing either 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 conjunctions.

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. It includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, using a semicolon, or breaking it into two separate sentences.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

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Give an example of a run-on sentence.

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

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How do you identify a fragment?

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A fragment can often be identified by checking if it has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a predicate.