Fragments, Run-ons, Complete 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 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 at least a subject and a verb.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'School has begun now it's time to get to work.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The family suffered a huge loss, their house and all their belongings were lost in the hurricane.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The movie is hilarious.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The students are excited, it's almost summer.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Her dress was white, and it whispered.'

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Complete sentence.

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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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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.