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 not a complete sentence.

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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 conjunction.

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Identify this: 'Although Sam is sleepy.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify this: 'They threw away their pots and pans to lighten their load.' Is it a run-on?

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No, this is a correct sentence.

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Identify this: 'I like to ride my bike around town.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify this: 'Often make bets on the date of the breakup of the ice.'

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This is a fragment.

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Identify this: 'The best birthday party ever.'

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This is a fragment.

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What punctuation can fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can fix a run-on sentence.

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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 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 sentence because it does not express a complete thought.