Fragments and Run-ons

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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 conjunction.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Tom played a game he ate supper and went to bed.'

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Run-On

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Sparkling drops of water on the spider web.'

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Fragment

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Shelly is friendly to everyone in her class.'

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Complete Sentence

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How can you correct a fragment?

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You can correct a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb or by connecting it to a complete 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.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'