Fragments, Run-ons, Complete Sentences

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What is a fragment in writing?

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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 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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Identify the characteristics of 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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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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

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A run-on sentence can be corrected using a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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Example: 'When we went to the store.' (This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.)

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

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

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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 complete sentence because it 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 cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be identified by the lack of punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses.