Fragments and Run-Ons

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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 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a fragment: 'At the park.'

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This is a fragment because it does not tell us what happens at the park.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'She had to do the laundry she also had to wash the dishes.'

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This is a run-on because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

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Identify the fragment: 'The basketball team.'

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This is a fragment because it does not provide complete information about the basketball team.

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Identify the complete sentence: 'The kittens were playing with the yarn.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The kittens') and a verb ('were playing').

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.