Fragments, Run-On, and Complete Sentences

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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 often lacks a subject or a predicate.

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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 includes at least a subject and a predicate.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a fragment (missing a subject):

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Running in the park.

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Example of a fragment (missing a predicate):

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The dog.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The cat is sleeping on the couch.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I love to read I have many books.

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

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A period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'My favorite book.'

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Fragment (missing a predicate).

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store and I bought milk.'

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Complete sentence.