Fragments, Run-ons, Complete Sentences

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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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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Example of a fragment: 'The smell of buttery popcorn.' What is it?

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Fragment

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Example of a run-on: 'The students are excited, it's almost summer.' What is it?

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Run-on

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The movie is hilarious.' What is it?

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Complete sentence

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'He turned the corner.'

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The subject is 'He'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'What time is it?'

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The verb is 'is'.

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What is the main purpose of using punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates the structure of sentences.