Complete Sentences, Sentence Fragments, and Run-On Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. Example: 'I went to the park.'

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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. Example: 'Went to the park.'

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is two or more complete sentences joined without proper punctuation. Example: 'It rained today and a rainbow showed when it stopped I went outside and took a picture.'

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Identify a complete sentence: 'I like ice cream.' or 'Running fast.'

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'I like ice cream.' is a complete sentence.

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Identify a sentence fragment: 'She loves to dance.' or 'Loves to dance.'

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'Loves to dance.' is a sentence fragment.

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Identify a run-on sentence: 'I went to the store I bought milk.' or 'I went to the store.'

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'I went to the store I bought milk.' is a run-on sentence.

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What punctuation can fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or conjunction can fix a run-on sentence.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is who or what the sentence is about. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'the dog' is the subject.

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What is the verb of a sentence?

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The verb is the action word in the sentence. Example: In 'The dog barks,' 'barks' is the verb.

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Can a complete sentence be a question?

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Yes, a complete sentence can be a question. Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'