Complete, Run-On, & Fragment Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is two or more complete sentences that are incorrectly joined together without proper punctuation.

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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 and is missing either a subject or a predicate.

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What are the two main parts of a complete sentence?

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Subject and predicate.

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What punctuation is used to end a complete sentence?

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A period (.) is used to end a complete sentence.

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What is the difference between 'see' and 'sea'?

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'See' is a verb meaning to perceive with the eyes, while 'sea' is a noun referring to a large body of saltwater.

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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 does a subject in a sentence do?

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The subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a predicate in a sentence do?

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The predicate tells what the subject does or is.

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Identify the fragment: 'Was sad that only three people could come to his birthday party.'

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This is a fragment because it is missing a subject.