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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Identify the main components of a complete sentence.

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A complete sentence must have a subject, a verb, and express a complete thought.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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

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Run-on sentences can be corrected using a period, semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma.

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Give an example of a complete sentence.

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Example: 'The dog barked loudly at the mailman.'

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Give an example of a fragment.

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Example: 'Running down the street.' (This does not express a complete thought.)

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Give an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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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.