Identifying Fragments and Run-ons

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify a characteristic of a fragment.

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and typically lacks a subject or a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains at least one independent clause, which includes a subject and a predicate, and expresses a complete thought.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence.

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What is the 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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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to travel I go to new places every summer.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences and avoid run-ons.

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How can you identify a fragment in a sentence?

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A fragment can often be identified by looking for missing subjects or verbs, or by checking if it can stand alone as a complete thought.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.