Fragments & 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 often lacks 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the fragment: 'Although it was raining.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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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 coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Rewrite the fragment: 'Running through the forest.'

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'She was running through the forest.' This adds a subject and verb to complete the thought.

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Identify the run-on: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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This is a run-on because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon, a period, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Rewrite the run-on: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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'She loves to dance, and she practices every day.' This corrects the run-on by adding a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.