Sentence Fragment/Run-On Sentences

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'All the time.' Is this a complete sentence?

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No, it is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'She noticed the falling star.' What makes it complete?

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It has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the type: 'Washing your hands for 1 minute.' Is it a sentence, fragment, or run-on?

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It is a fragment.

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Identify the type: 'The smell of buttery popcorn.' Is it a sentence, fragment, or run-on?

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It is a fragment.

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Identify the type: 'The Rams and the Patriots are playing in the Superbowl the Eagles are my favorite team.' Is it a sentence, fragment, or run-on?

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It is a run-on sentence.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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What is the main 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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Can a run-on sentence be fixed by breaking it into two sentences?

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Yes, breaking a run-on sentence into two separate sentences is one way to fix it.