Run-Ons and Fragments

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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 conjunctions.

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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, often missing a subject or a verb.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon, a comma with a coordinating conjunction, or a period can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that contains at least one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a fragment is an incomplete thought that lacks a subject or verb.

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Can a fragment be corrected? If so, how?

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Yes, a fragment can be corrected by adding the missing elements to make it a complete sentence.

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What role do conjunctions play in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences and avoid run-ons.