Fragments, Run-On, and 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 is missing either a subject or a predicate.

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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 predicate.

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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 error: 'Me and you, your mama and your cousin too.'

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This is a fragment missing the predicate.

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Identify the error: 'We had to run inside the shelter when it started to rain.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Lexi broke her arm she fell when she jumped off the swing.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Thanksgiving Break is in 12 school days I can't wait!'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Was sad that only three people could come to his birthday party.'

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This is a fragment missing a subject.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.