Run on/Fragment retake Eng 10

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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Identify a common example of a sentence fragment.

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"Running through the field." This phrase does not form 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 appropriate 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 adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice?

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A run-on sentence has no punctuation between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join them.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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"She loves reading she spends hours with her books." This sentence needs proper punctuation.

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What is the correct way to fix the run-on sentence: 'The sun set we went home.'?

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The correct way is: 'The sun set. We went home.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has at least a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify a sentence that is NOT a fragment:

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"He went to the store, and he bought some milk." This is a complete sentence.