Complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons

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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 a subject and a predicate.

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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 and is often missing 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 subject in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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The subject is 'The cat'.

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The predicate is 'barked loudly'.

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What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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

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

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True or False: A fragment can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False.

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

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought with a subject and predicate, while a fragment does not.