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 at least a subject and a verb.

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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 conjunctions.

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What are the FANBOY words?

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The FANBOY words are coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I left my homework in my locker and lost points on the assignment.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'We went trick-or-treating last night my sister went with us.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I wish I could sleep in on Saturday, but I have a 7 am basketball game.'

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Complete sentence.

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

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