Sentence Fragments and 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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By adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction.

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Why is it important to avoid sentence fragments?

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Avoiding sentence fragments helps to make writing clear and easy to understand.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.