Fragments, Run-ons, Complete Sentences

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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

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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 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: 'Enjoys working out at the gym.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the following: 'What time is it?'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'The family suffered a huge loss, their house and all their belongings were lost in the hurricane.'

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Run-on.

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

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

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb in a sentence expresses the action or state of being of the subject.

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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A fragment can often be identified by its lack of a subject, verb, or complete thought.