Sentence Fragments & Run On Sentences

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by splitting it into separate sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon can be used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Because I was late.' What is missing?

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A complete thought; it does not stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be separated by a period or a semicolon.

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

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'She likes coffee she drinks it every morning.'?

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Correct it by adding a period: 'She likes coffee. She drinks it every morning.'