Complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, a predicate, and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is anything that is incomplete and does not express a complete thought.

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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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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, used to remember coordinating conjunctions.

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How do you combine two independent clauses?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.

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What punctuation is used to join two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to join two independent clauses.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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The cat sat on the mat.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Running down the street.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I love to read I have many books.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.