Run-Ons and Fragments

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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 the following sentence type: 'The band marched in the parade people cheered loudly.'

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Run-On

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Identify the following sentence type: 'My uncle plays the drums he is in the band.'

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Run-On

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What is a fragment in writing?

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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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Identify the following sentence type: 'Found myself a new truck.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Ate a delicious meal with his family.'

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Fragment

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the following sentence type: 'Everyday after school, Jeff completes his homework.'

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Complete Sentence

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

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a complete thought.