Sentences, Fragments, and 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the following: 'While we were cleaning our car and painting the house.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'My favorite movie is Star Wars, I also like Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

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Run-on

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Identify the following: 'In his wildest dreams just when he least expected.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'The team with the most points in the last quarter.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'I can't believe that you want to tryout for a hockey team in our city.'

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Sentence

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. It has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. It often begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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

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