Fragments & Run-ons

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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 contains at least a subject and a verb.

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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 and is typically missing a subject or a verb.

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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 conjunction.

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How can you identify a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence can be identified by checking if it has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment lacks a complete thought, while a complete sentence expresses a full idea with a subject and a verb.

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

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A run-on sentence can be fixed by using a period, semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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Provide an example of a fragment.

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An example of a fragment is: 'After the rain stopped.' This does not express a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complete sentences.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by splitting it into two sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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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.