Fragments, Run-ons, Complete Sentences

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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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Identify the error: 'I love ice cream, it is delicious.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'I love ice cream; it is delicious.'

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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'The dog barked loudly.'

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Example of a fragment:

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'When we went to the park.'

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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 period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.