Run-on Sentences & Fragments

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly.

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What must every sentence begin with?

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A capital letter.

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Identify this sentence: 'My favorite color is red my dining room is painted red.'

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This sentence is a run-on.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment occurs when a sentence is missing a subject or a predicate.

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Identify this sentence: 'I like swimming, and I enjoy running.'

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This sentence is a complete sentence.

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What is the main issue with run-on sentences?

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They can confuse the reader by improperly connecting independent clauses.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix it by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has both a subject and a predicate, while a fragment does not.

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What punctuation is often used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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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.