1. Fragments and Run ons

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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 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: 'Angel, who is part greyhound and part rottweiler.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the following: 'My dog, Angel, barks at squirrels in the front yard.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'After owning Angel for eight years, we got another dog, her name was Elsa.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it improperly connects two independent clauses.

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What is the main issue with the sentence: 'Although she hated taking a bath, but she loved playing in the rain.'?

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This sentence is a fragment because it begins with 'Although' but does not complete the thought.

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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 complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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How can you identify a fragment in writing?

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Look for groups of words that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.